When does a Type I error occur?

a. When the researcher accepts the null hypothesis, when the null hypothesis is actually true.
b. When the researcher rejects the null hypothesis, when the null hypothesis is actually false.
c. When the researcher accepts the null hypothesis, when the null hypothesis should be rejected.
d. When the researcher rejects the null hypothesis, when the null hypothesis should be accepted.


Answer d

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The listener's choice of whether to focus intently on a speech is known as selective __________.

A. exposure B. assimilation C. perception D. attention

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Which of the following is/are suggested the night BEFORE a speech?

a. Have a few drinks. b. Exercise. c. Cram for the presentation. d. Get plenty of sleep. e. B, C and D only

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four approaches to listening discussed in Chapter 2?

A. for comprehension B. for analysis C. for resolution D. for empathy

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