To Ensure That an Experimental Finding Is Not Just a Fluke

question 56

Multiple Choice

To ensure that an experimental finding is not just a fluke, a scientist should:

• A) base conclusions on personal experience.
• B) use logical inference.
• C) operationalize the experiment.
• D) replicate the experiment.

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Definitions:

Indicator Variables

These are binary variables used in statistical models to represent the presence (with a value of 1) or absence (with a value of 0) of a particular condition or characteristic.

Seasonal Variations

Refers to fluctuations in data or activities that occur regularly based on seasonal changes throughout the year.

Trend Component

A component of time series data that represents the consistent, long-term direction of the data over time.

Regression Analysis

A set of statistical processes for estimating the relationships among variables, often used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.