Researchers Often Begin Data Analysis by Performing Statistics That Summarize

question 60

Multiple Choice

Researchers often begin data analysis by performing statistics that summarize the characteristics of their particular sample.These types of statistics are called ____.

• A) descriptive statistics
• B) inferential statistics
• C) experimental statistics
• D) correlational statistics

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