If We Were Interested in Understanding the Association Between Two

question 65

Multiple Choice

If we were interested in understanding the association between two variables, we would use:

• A) the experimental method.
• B) naturalistic observation.
• C) the correlational approach.
• D) modeling.

---

Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistical analysis that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption to be tested against an alternative hypothesis.

Economic Concerns

Issues or considerations related to the economy, including factors like inflation, unemployment, and fiscal policy.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data used to make a decision about the validity of a hypothesis in statistical hypothesis testing.

Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis that states there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption to be tested against.