What Is the Largest Risk of Making a Type I

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the largest risk of making a Type I error that social scientists will usually take?

• A) 5% chance
• B) 68% chance
• C) 95% chance
• D) 99.7% chance

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Definitions:

Professional Meetings

Gatherings or conferences for professionals in a specific field to discuss recent advances, research, and issues relevant to their area of expertise.

Social Gatherings

Events where people come together to interact for personal, social, or professional purposes.

Research Proposal

A detailed plan outlining the intent, methodology, expected outcomes, and significance of a proposed research project.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study can rule out or make unlikely alternative explanations of the results.