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Question 77

A psychologist investigated the relationship between the number of hours of physical exercise per week and self-reported wellness scores. She obtained a sample of 18 participants (N=18N = 18N=18) and calculated Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rsr_srs​). Her calculated value was rs=0.612r_s = 0.612rs​=0.612.

She concluded that there was a significant positive correlation and rejected her null hypothesis.

Table 1: Critical values for Spearman’s Rho (rsr_srs​)

NNNSignificance level (two-tailed)
0.050.01
150.5210.661
160.5030.635
170.4850.615
180.4720.597
190.4600.582

Note: To achieve significance, the calculated value of rs r_s\,rs​ must be equal to or greater than the critical value in the table.

What is meant by a 'Type 1 error'? Explain why the psychologist thought that she had not made a Type 1 error.

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Inferential testing (A-level only) Questions

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