Before Hypothesis Testing and at the Beginning of a Study

question 47

Multiple Choice

Before hypothesis testing and at the beginning of a study, a researcher is advised to conduct _____ because it _____.

• A) a power analysis; tells the researcher the number of participants needed for trustworthy results
• B) an effect size estimate; tells the researcher the number of participants needed for trustworthy results
• C) a statistical significance; determines how meaningful the study results will be
• D) alpha testing; determines how meaningful the study results will be

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