When Conducting a Hypothesis Test, Which of the Following Decisions

question 54

Multiple Choice

When conducting a hypothesis test, which of the following decisions represents an error?

• A) Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true.
• B) Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false.
• C) Not rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true.
• D) Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false and not rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true.

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Definitions:

Simple Main Effect Analysis

A statistical technique used to break down the interactions in an ANOVA by comparing levels of one factor at a time.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Mixed Factorial Design

An experimental design involving both within-subjects and between-subjects variables.

Cheating

The act of acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, particularly in the context of academic, sporting, or relational activities.