Why Is the Preservation Potential of Feathers So Low

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is the preservation potential of feathers so low?

• A) because birds usually die in dry environments
• B) because birds do not contain hard parts
• C) because virds are very small and thus are not well preserved
• D) because birds die in forests, areas with high oxygen levels

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The error made in statistical hypothesis testing when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, commonly referred to as a "false positive."

Type I Error

Type I error, often denoted as α, occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, indicating a false positive finding in hypothesis testing.

Null Hypothesis

A statement suggesting that there is no significant difference or relationship between specified populations, any observed effect being due to sampling or experimental error.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, commonly referred to as a "false positive."