Suppose a Sociologist Reports That After Analyzing Data That He

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose a sociologist reports that after analyzing data that he collected on the drinking habits of college students, he decided to test that hypothesis that there is no difference in the drinking habits of fourth year students and first year students. What research error has been committed by the
Sociologist?

• A) Media bias
• B) Publication bias
• C) Data dredging
• D) Clinical significance

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