If the Probability of Your Finding Is Less Than 5

question 59

Multiple Choice

If the probability of your finding is less than 5%, you are likely to conclude:

• A) the finding is statistically significant.
• B) the finding is not statistically significant.
• C) the finding has no relationship to a similar study.
• D) the finding has occurred by chance.

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Definitions:

Group Norms

The beliefs or behaviors that a group of people accepts as normal.

Normative Conformity

The tendency to behave in ways that are in line with the group's norms or expectations in order to fit in or gain approval.

Devil's Advocate

Someone who adopts a position they do not necessarily agree with, for the sake of argument or to explore the thought process.

Asch's Line-Judging

Definition: An experiment conducted by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups, where individuals often agree with clearly incorrect majority opinions.