​During Statistical Analysis, the Investigator May Consider Searching for Statistical

question 44

Multiple Choice

​During statistical analysis, the investigator may consider searching for statistical associations among various groups that may suggest a cause-effect relationship, without having generated prior hypotheses about these groups. This is known as ____.

• A)​selection bias
• B)​data dredging
• C) ​measurement testing
• D) ​confounding bias

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

Refers to the activities carried out within organizations to acquire, develop, and use power and other resources to obtain one’s preferred outcomes in a situation where there is uncertainty or disagreement.

Self-Interest

The focus on one's own advantage or well-being without regard for others, often considered a motivating factor in human behavior.

Opposition

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument, against a prevailing idea, policy, or entity.

Organizational Politics

The use of power, influence, and networking within an organization to achieve changes that benefit the individual or the organization, often involving a complex interplay of interests.