In Testing for the Equality of Means from Two Independent

question 7

Multiple Choice

In testing for the equality of means from two independent populations, if the hypothesis of equal population means is rejected at α = .01, it will ________ be rejected at α = .05.

• A) always
• B) sometimes
• C) never

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Definitions:

Experimenter

A person who conducts experiments, typically in a scientific context, to test hypotheses and observe outcomes.

Elicit Compliance

The process of persuading or influencing someone to agree with a request or conform to a certain demand or regulation.

Automatic Responding

Actions or reactions that occur without conscious thought, often as a result of learned behaviors or reflexes.

Mindlessness

A mental state characterized by a lack of conscious awareness or critical thinking, often resulting in automatic or habitual action without reflection.