The School Board Members Have Agreed on a Solution to the Overcrowding

question 39

Multiple Choice

The school board members have agreed on a solution to the overcrowding problem, though it's not unanimous - it's just something they can all live with for now. Which method did they use to decide?

• A) consensus
• B) symposium
• C) majority rule
• D) authority

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive" finding in hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

Occurs in hypothesis testing when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a false negative.

Null Hypothesis

A theory proposing that no meaningful distinction exists between certain groups, attributing any detected variations to random sampling or mistakes in the experiment.

Treatment Population

A group of individuals receiving the treatment or intervention in a study to assess its effectiveness.