On the basis of statistical findings,Becky determines that the difference between males and females on a test of abstract mathematical reasoning is merely due to chance.If,in fact,there are gender differences in the population,Becky will have made a:
A)Type I error.
B)Type II error.

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Becky's conclusion is that there is no statistically significant difference between males and females on the test. However, if there actually is a difference in the population, Becky's conclusion would be incorrect. This is a Type II error, which occurs when the null hypothesis (in this case, no gender differences) is accepted when it is actually false.

On the Basis of Statistical Findings,Becky Determines That the Difference