Two Researchers (A and B)compute a One-Sample T Test

question 74

Multiple Choice

Two researchers (A and B) compute a one-sample t test.For both tests,the mean difference between the sample and value stated in the null hypothesis is 5,but the standard error is smaller for Researcher A.Which test is more likely to result in a decision to reject the null hypothesis?

• A) Researcher A.
• B) Researcher B.
• C) The likelihood is the same for both researchers.
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the presence of a group can lead to decisions and opinions becoming more extreme in the direction of the group's pre-existing tendencies.

Deindividuation

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Moderating Influences

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Deindividuation

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