What Is the Purpose of Using Yates's Continuity Correction

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using Yates's continuity correction?

• A) It reduces the probability of Type I error.
• B) It reduces the probability of Type II error.
• C) It makes the test more liberal.
• D) It corrects for error in large samples.

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Definitions:

Restricted Communication Networks

Link subgroups that disagree with one another’s positions.

Group Decision Making

Group decision making is the process by which a group of individuals come together to make a decision, often involving deliberation, discussion, and consensus.

Decision by Unanimity

Decision by unanimity occurs when all members of a group or committee agree on a particular decision or outcome without dissent.

Groupthink Avoidance

Groupthink avoidance refers to strategies or practices employed to prevent the phenomenon where a group makes faulty or poor decisions due to group pressures leading to reduced mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment.