When Testing a Hypothesis,if the Computed Value Is 39

question 59

Multiple Choice

When testing a hypothesis,if the computed value is 39.7 and the critical z is 1.96,then:

• A)the hypothesis is not supported
• B)the hypothesis is supported
• C)the critical z value needs to be changed
• D)a major assumption has been violated
• E)no statement can be made about the hypothesis based on this information

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, also known as the "knew-it-all-along" effect.

Timing Bias

A form of cognitive bias where an individual's decisions or perceptions are influenced by the timing of information or events.

Base Rate Neglect

The tendency to ignore information about general principles in favor of very specific but vivid information.

Bonferroni Inequalities

Statistical safeguards used to reduce the chances of making incorrect inferences when multiple hypothesis tests are being performed simultaneously.