If a Research Study Concludes That a New Computer-Based Reading

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a research study concludes that a new computer-based reading program teaches students how to read more quickly than the old method

• A) a Type I error could have occurred.
• B) a Type II error could have occurred.
• C) both errors could have occurred.
• D) neither error could have occurred.

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Definitions:

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.

NSSI

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, a behavior where an individual deliberately harms their own body without the intention to die, often as a coping mechanism.

Suicide Attempts

Acts of intentionally trying to kill oneself but not resulting in death.

Clinical Prediction

The use of clinical knowledge and experience to predict patient outcomes, often in the context of mental health and medical fields.