If the Obtained Value Is Greater Than the Critical Value

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the obtained value is greater than the critical value, what should you do?

• A)reject the null hypothesis
• B)accept the null hypothesis
• C)set a higher p value
• D)increase the sample size

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in organisms that detect and respond to external stimuli, transmitting sensory information to the nervous system.

Efferent Neurons

Neurons that transmit action potentials from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands. Compare with afferent neurons.

Sonar

Sonar is a technique that uses sound propagation (usually underwater) to navigate, communicate, or detect other vessels by sending out pulses of sound and listening for echoes.

Echolocation

Determination of the position of objects by detecting echoes of high-pitched sounds emitted by an animal; a type of sensory system used by bats and dolphins.