Susan Has Been Using the New Computer Operating System for Over

question 378

Multiple Choice

Susan has been using the new computer operating system for over six months.A friend who has an older version of the operating system calls Susan for help, since Susan used this older system for five years before getting the new one.As soon as Susan starts typing on her friend's computer, she realizes that she cannot remember specific details regarding this older operating system.Her inability to remember this older system is due to

• A) memory decay.
• B) suppression.
• C) retroactive interference.
• D) proactive interference.

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Definitions:

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true, usually set as a benchmark for testing hypotheses in research.

Decreasing

Involving a reduction in amount, size, strength, or number; moving in a descending order.

β Value

A parameter in statistical models, especially regression analysis, representing the slope of the line of best fit or the degree of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in an independent variable.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is actually true, commonly denoted by alpha (α) and used to measure the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis.