Imagine That a Researcher Conducts a Study and FAILS to Find

question 12

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a researcher conducts a study and FAILS to find a statistically significant correlation between exercise and weight loss. However, there is a real association between exercise and weight loss in the population. What kind of error has this researcher made?

• A) Type I
• B) Type II
• C) Type III
• D) correlational

Recognize the importance of working efficiently as a paralegal to contribute to reasonable client billing.

Understand how to define and prioritize research issues in legal cases.

Distinguish between binding and persuasive authorities in legal research.

Comprehend the role and relevance of unpublished decisions in legal research.

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