This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The police arrested a suspect for the crime, but the person turned out not to have committed the ... (Read 30 times)

mp14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jun 19, 2018
The police arrested a suspect for the crime, but the person turned out not to have committed the crime. This is similar to a _____ in research.
 
  a. correct decision c. Type I error
  b. null result d. Type II error

Question 2

Tina was looking for her homework paper on the kitchen table. When she didn't see it, she assumed it wasn't there. Later her brother found the homework on the kitchen table. Tina had made _____.
 
  a. a correct decision c. Type II error
  b. Type I error d. a null result


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

juicepod

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
A Type I error occurs when we think something causes (is responsible for) something else when it doesn't.

Answer to Question 2

C
A type II error results when we look for something but don't find it.


mp14

  • Member
  • Posts: 534
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

coreycathey

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Relative Energy Consumption per Person for Selected Countries Relative Energy Consumption per Person for Selected Countries
Luna Park at Coney Island was a vast living theater in which strollers were both spectators and acto Luna Park at Coney Island was a vast living theater in which strollers were both spectators and acto
The Power and Control Wheels of Abusive Relationships When one person in a relationship repeatedly ... The Power and Control Wheels of Abusive Relationships When one person in a relationship repeatedly ...
Infants often rely on a caregiver as a secure base when they meet a new person. Infants often rely on a caregiver as a secure base when they meet a new person.
A turbine wheel is turned by the expanding exhaust gases. A turbine wheel is turned by the expanding exhaust gases.
The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Video: Mendel's Principles of Dominance, Segregation and Independent Assortment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library