A Type I Error Occurs When the Null Hypothesis Is

question 72

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

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Definitions:

Consumer's Budget

The total amount of income or resources available for an individual or household to allocate across various goods and services.

Indexed for Inflation

Adjusted for changes in the purchasing power of money, ensuring values remain consistent over time.

Consumer Price Index

An index that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Food and Beverage

This refers to the industry that encompasses the preparation, distribution, and service of food and drink products.