"Circulation Fell in the Month After the New Editor Took

question 31

Multiple Choice

"Circulation fell in the month after the new editor took over the newspaper Oxnard News Herald. The new editor should be fired." Which is not a serious fallacy in this conclusion?

• A)Generalizing from a small sample
• B)Applying post hoc reasoning
• C)Failing to identify causes
• D)Using a biased sample

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Definitions:

LSD Method

An acronym for Least Significant Difference, a statistical technique used to determine if the means of multiple groups are significantly different.

Experimentwise Type I Error

A cumulative error rate that represents the probability of making at least one Type I error across multiple statistical tests.

Blocking Variable

A variable used in experimental design to account for potential variation across experimental units, thereby reducing the impact of confounding variables.

Dosage Level

The amount of a substance, such as medication or chemical, administered or required to achieve a desired effect.