Which of the Following Is a Necessary Component of Experimental

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a necessary component of experimental design?

• A) Attrition
• B) Comparison of naturally occurring groups
• C) Convenience sample
• D) Manipulation of the independent variable

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, commonly referred to as a "false positive."

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive," occurring when a statistical test falsely indicates the presence of an effect.