The Selection Effect Suggests

question 19

Multiple Choice

The selection effect suggests

• A) happy people are more likely to get married.
• B) needy people are more likely to get married.
• C) individuals select a mate who needs them.
• D) selection of a mate is limited by geography.

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Definitions:

Critical Value

A threshold in a statistical test that defines the boundary between where a statistical hypothesis would be considered significantly different or not.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Test Statistic

A value, derived from sample data, used in hypothesis testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Level of Risk

A measure or assessment of the potential for harm or adverse outcomes resulting from a process, action, or event.