If a 4-Year-Old Says That She Is the Smartest, Most

question 159

Multiple Choice

If a 4-year-old says that she is the smartest, most beautiful person in the world, then that child:

• A) needs therapy.
• B) is acting normally.
• C) is overly narcissistic.
• D) has overindulgent parents.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during hypothesis testing used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-value

The probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as those observed during the test, assuming that the null hypothesis is correct.

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which we reject the null hypothesis, it's determined by the chosen significance level.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and indicates there is an effect or difference.