If a Researcher Used an Independent T-Test but Should Have

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a researcher used an independent t-test but should have used a dependent t-test, which errors are most likely?

• A) SE of the mean is too small, Type II
• B) SE of the mean is too large, Type I
• C) SE of the mean is too small, Type I
• D) SE of the mean is too large, Type II

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational method where learned reactions are developed through the relationship between an environmental trigger and a naturally existing stimulus.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Effort Justification

A phenomenon in which individuals attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving, often to reduce cognitive dissonance.

Ingratiation Theory

A psychological theory that explores how people attempt to make themselves appear more likable to others, often through flattery or other strategic behaviors.