Statistical Control Refers to a Means of

question 34

Multiple Choice

Statistical control refers to a means of

• A) equating subjects on paper when they cannot be equated as they exist
• B) estimating the probability that any observed differences between groups are the result of chance errors
• C) estimating the probability that any observed differences between groups are the result of true differences in the population
• D) estimating the probability that all extraneous variables have been controlled

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Definitions:

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An antimicrobial solution used for cleaning the skin and hands to reduce bacteria that might cause infection.

EKG

An abbreviated term for electrocardiogram, a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart conditions.

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