Which Is Not True of P-Values

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which is not true of p-values?

• A)When they are small, we want to reject H₀.
• B)They measure the probability of an incorrect decision.
• C)They show the chance of Type I error if we reject H₀.
• D)They do not require α to be specified a priori.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue which is not under voluntary control, found in the walls of internal organs such as the digestive tract, blood vessels, and the bladder.

Cardiac Muscle

A kind of striated muscle that is involuntary and found solely in the heart, tasked with circulating blood throughout the body.

Isotonic Concentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens as it contracts, maintaining constant tension.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight, often leading to stress or strain; in physics, it is the force that pulls materials apart.