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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Definitions:

Genes

Units of DNA that are responsible for determining the characteristics and traits that are inherited from parents to offspring.

Chromosome

A structure within the cell nucleus made up of DNA and proteins that contains the genetic material of an organism.

Alleles

Variants of a gene that occur at the same place on a chromosome, contributing to the diversity of genetically influenced traits.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and ova in females) that unite during sexual reproduction to form a new organism.