In a Study That Tested the Effects of Three Groups

question 83

Multiple Choice

In a study that tested the effects of three groups of after school homework club participation in end of year mathematics performance. In the first group, students worked independently, in the second group students worked with peer-tutors, and in the third group students worked independently with a tutor. Jasmine concluded that there were differences between the three groups, however there were not actual differences between these conditions.
-In this scenario, Jasmine's conclusion represents

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

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