A(n) ______________ Occurs When People Judge the Randomness of a Sequence

question 98

Short Answer

A(n) ______________ occurs when people judge the randomness of a sequence of events from its appearance, although the number of events is statistically too small for that conclusion.

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Definitions:

Test-Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during hypothesis testing used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-Value

the probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the ones observed during the study, assuming that the null hypothesis is correct.

Sample Size

The quantity of data points or observations gathered or chosen from a group to conduct statistical evaluation.

Illogical

Characterized by lack of reasonable or sensible thought; inconsistent with principles of logic.