According to APA Standards, Why Is It Recommended to Report

question 83

Multiple Choice

According to APA standards, why is it recommended to report descriptive statistics for the two samples in addition to reporting the p value?

• A) They help the reader calculate and interpret sample size differences.
• B) They help the reader identify Type I error.
• C) They help the reader identify Type II error.
• D) They provide additional information about the group differences that readers often turn to.

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Definitions:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.

Infantile Amnesia

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Object Permanence

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