How Can a Researcher Determine Whether Data Meet the Assumption

question 17

Multiple Choice

How can a researcher determine whether data meet the assumption of normality necessary for using parametric tests?

• A) Assess the level of significance
• B) Determine the probability of making a type II error
• C) Determine the probability of making a type I error
• D) Examine a normal probability plot
• E) Examine whether the distribution is bimodal or multimodal

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Definitions:

Extinction Rates

The rate at which species disappear from Earth, often accelerated by human activities, leading to biodiversity loss.

Mass Extinction

Significant and widespread loss of species across multiple ecosystems within a short geological period, often due to catastrophic events or human activities.

Range of Tolerance

The range of environmental conditions that are tolerable for survival in a species.

Physical Conditions

The various aspects of the environment that can influence living organisms, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality.