Which of the Following Is the Definition of "Descriptive Statistics

question 274

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the definition of "descriptive statistics"?

• A) averages that are calculated by adding up a set of quantities and multiplying the sum by the total number of quantities in the set
• B) statistical procedures that organize and summarize research data
• C) statistical tests that assess how likely it is that a study's results occurred merely by chance
• D) statistical procedures that allow researchers to draw inferences about how statistically meaningful a study's results are

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Definitions:

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