What Are the Two Common Errors in Thinking About Effect

question 30

Short Answer

What are the two common errors in thinking about effect sizes that the counternull statistic helps the researcher minimize? Is this the same as Type I and Type II errors?

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Definitions:

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Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo and maintains pregnancy.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male physical characteristics.

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