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question 26

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the question(s) below.
Three brands of AAA batteries are compared to determine if differences in lifetime exist. Each brand is tested in four devices (TV remote, hand-held game, flashlight and digital camera) . The experiment is run once for each combination of brand and device. The twelve runs are ordered randomly. The time (in minutes) that each battery lasts under continuous usage is recorded. The partial ANOVA results are as follows:
-The P-value associated with this F-statistic associated with the brands is 0.128. Based on this, we can conclude that

• A) we should reject the null hypothesis.
• B) there is a difference in the mean lifetimes among the different brands.
• C) there is no significant difference in the mean lifetimes among the different devices.
• D) we should support the alternative hypothesis.
• E) there is no difference in the mean lifetimes among the different brands.

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Definitions:

Sensory Interaction

The principle that one sense may influence another, as when the smell of food enhances its taste.

Embodied Cognition

The theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world.

Embodied Cognition

The theory that the mind is not only connected to the body but that the body influences the mind, emphasizing the role of sensory experiences in cognitive processes.

Parapsychology

The study of paranormal phenomena, including ESP and psychokinesis (also called telekinesis).