The Paradigm of Positivism Posits That

question 1

Multiple Choice

The paradigm of positivism posits that:

• A) there is no universal truth.
• B) researchers are subjective and impact what is being studied.
• C) there is no "real" reality or absolute truth.
• D) dichotomous conclusions are possible in scientific research.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A calculated value that is used in statistical tests to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis, based on sample data.

P-Value

The probability of getting the observed value of the test statistic, or one more extreme, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

Level Of Significance

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true, typically set as a threshold like 0.05 or 0.01 before conducting a hypothesis test.

Sample Size

Refers to the number of observations or elements selected from a population to conduct a study.