The Statement That One Can Prove Anything with Statistics Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The statement that one can prove anything with statistics is only true when

• A) the data have been faked
• B) the reader is naive regarding statistical procedures
• C) the statement is always true
• D) the statement is never true

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