Type I Error

question 40

Multiple Choice

Type I error

• A)occurs when a true null hypothesis is rejected.
• B)is usually referred to as significance level.
• C)is symbolized by alpha (?).
• D)a,b,and c.
• E)None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Empiricist Theory

A philosophical perspective emphasizing that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and observation rather than inherent ideas.

Observer-Expectancy Effect

refers to a cognitive bias wherein a researcher's expectations influence the participants of an experiment, potentially affecting the outcome.

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's cognitive ability compared to the average cognitive ability of an individual of a specific chronological age.

Intelligence Quotient

A numerical measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to their age group, often assessed through standardized tests.