A Type I Error Occurs When the Null Hypothesis Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

A Type I error occurs when the null hypothesis is really true and we claim

• A)the independent variable did not have an effect on behavior.
• B)the inferential test was not statistically significant.
• C)that the results are not significant.
• D)the independent variable did have an effect on behavior.

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Definitions:

Montessori School

An educational approach developed by Maria Montessori, emphasizing independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development.

Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky, a Soviet psychologist who developed a sociocultural theory of cognitive development, emphasizing the role of social interaction and language in learning.

Cognitive Skills

The mental capabilities involved in learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and remembering.

Chronosystem

The environmental changes that occur over time and have an impact on the child.