A Type II Error Occurs When

question 44

Multiple Choice

A type II error occurs when:

• A) the researcher concludes that there is an effect of the manipulation when in fact no true effect exists
• B) the researcher concludes that there is no effect of the manipulation when in fact a true effect does exist
• C) the researcher concludes that a different methodology should have been employed
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

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