Describe the Three Key Problems with Basic Correlational and Causal

question 36

Essay

Describe the three key problems with basic correlational and causal comparative research. Be sure to provide examples of how these flaws manifest themselves.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which we reject the null hypothesis; it depends on the chosen level of significance.

Test Statistic

A standardized value used in hypothesis testing to determine how far a sample statistic diverges from what is assumed in the null hypothesis.