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mynx

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding statistical significance is FALSE?
 
  a) The level of statistical significance and Type I error are the same thing.
  b) Statistical significance is the degree of risk you are willing to take that you will reject a null when it is actually true.
  c) When your results are found to be statistically significant, you can conclude that they will have a meaningful effect in the clinic.
  d) The researcher can determine the level of statistical significance.

Question 2

When a researcher examines how text messaging is used to terminate romantic relationships, which goal of psychology is her or she using?
 
  a. influence
  b. describe
  c. predict
  d. explain


AaaA

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

C


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