Which of the Following Is an Example of a Hot-Spot

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a hot-spot, or intraplate volcano?

• A) Hawaiian Islands
• B) Mt. St. Helens
• C) the Ring of Fire
• D) Mt. Fuji
• E) Mt. Rainier

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Definitions:

T-statistic

A type of statistic used in hypothesis testing, calculated to compare the mean of a sample to the known mean of the population.

Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis that predicts no relationship or effect between the independent and dependent variables being studied.

Alpha

Alpha, in statistics, is the threshold p-value that determines the critical level of significance at which the null hypothesis can be rejected, typically set at 0.05.

Null Hypothesis

A statement suggesting that there is no significant difference or effect, serving as a default position until proven otherwise.