A Researcher's Bias

question 10

Multiple Choice

A researcher's bias

• A)Means the study is of no value
• B)Is not important to identify,the reader should accept the findings of a research study
• C)Rarely,if ever,influences the findings of a study
• D)Is a reasonable element for a reader to use for evaluating the findings

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that proposes there is no significant difference or effect within the specified population.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, asserting there is a significant difference or effect.

Type I Error

The mistaken dismissal of a correct null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."

Null Hypothesis

A statement or premise in statistics that implies no significant effect or relationship between variables, serving as a default position until evidence suggests otherwise.