Which of the Following Is a Real Source of Absurdity

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a real source of absurdity, according to Nagel?

• A) That nothing we do now will matter in one million years
• B) That we are merely tiny specks in an infinite vastness of universe
• C) That we will necessarily die
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

T = 1.965

A specific value often used in statistical analysis, particularly in hypothesis testing, where it represents a critical value in a t-distribution.

Critical Value

A point on the test distribution that is compared with the test statistic to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

α

Denotes the level of significance in hypothesis testing, commonly set at 0.05, indicating a 5% risk of concluding an effect exists when it does not.

T = 2.500

Indicates a test statistic value in hypothesis testing, suggesting the observed data is 2.500 standard deviations away from the mean under the null hypothesis.