You Complete a Hypothesis Test Using α =

question 68

Multiple Choice

You complete a hypothesis test using α = .05,and based on the evidence from the sample,your decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.If the treatment actually does have an effect,which of the following is true?

• A)You have made a Type I error.
• B)You have made a Type II error.
• C)You might have made a Type I error, but the probability is only 5% at most.
• D)You have made the correct decision.

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Definitions:

Ear Ossicles

Three small bones in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Perilymph

A fluid in the inner ear. When this fluid moves, it activates hearing and equilibrium receptors.

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key to the body's vestibular system, aiding in balancing and sensing orientation in three-dimensional space.

Equilibrium Receptors

Specialized sensory receptors that help maintain balance by detecting changes in head position and motion.