When a Researcher Concludes That There Are No Differences Between

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a researcher concludes that there are no differences between the treatment and control groups in a study, and in fact, there were no differences between the conditions. The researcher is illustrating

• A) Type I error.
• B) Type II error.
• C) both Type I and Type II error.
• D) neither Type I and Type II error.

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Definitions:

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland responsible for maturation of ovarian follicles and sperm production.

Progesterone

A female sex hormone critical for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation as well as supporting pregnancy.

Sexual Drive

The biologically driven force that motivates individuals to seek out and engage in sexual activities.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; the principal androgen is testosterone.