Comparing one- and two-tailed tests (with a constant alpha level and sample size), the probability of rejection will be higher for
a. the two-tailed test.
b. the one-tailed test, if you have correctly predicted the direction of the difference.
c. neither, the probability of rejection does not change.
d. the test with the most conservative test statistic.
ANSWER: b
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a. Sweden. b. Norway. c. Denmark. d. the United States.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. factual research b. theories c. triangulation d. formulating hypotheses