In an APA Results Section and Independent Groups T-Test Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

In an APA results section and independent groups t-test is written as follows t(82) = 5.66,p<0.05.Based on this information were the groups significantly different?

• A)yes,since p<0.05
• B)no,since p should be less than 0.01 to be significant
• C)there may be a type II error
• D)there may not be enough subjects

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Organ Reserve

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Homeostasis

The adjustment of all of the body’s systems to keep physiological functions in a state of equilibrium. As the body ages, it takes longer for these homeostatic adjustments to occur, so it becomes harder for older bodies to adapt to stress.

Senescence

The gradual deterioration of functional characteristics that occurs with aging in biological organisms.

Diathesis

A predisposition or vulnerability to developing a psychological disorder, influenced by genetic, biological, or environmental factors.