Parametric Statistical Tests Generally Are Considered Inappropriate for Analysis of Single

question 11

Multiple Choice

Parametric statistical tests generally are considered inappropriate for analysis of single system research designs because:

• A) sample sizes are usually too large.
• B) the research samples probably should not be considered random.
• C) the dependent variable is never at least interval level.
• D) the independent variable is not nominal level and dichotomous.

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Definitions:

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Drive-Reduction Principle

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