To "Anticipate the Analysis of Data" Means That a Researcher

question 6

Multiple Choice

To "anticipate the analysis of data" means that a researcher should

• A)write down all of his or her expectations and report those findings which confirm a priori beliefs.
• B)plan how each of the data items is to be analyzed.
• C)expect that the data may sometimes be more interesting than useful.
• D)expect that occasionally the data will not successfully test the hypotheses.
• E)do all of these

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Definitions:

Behavioural Decision Model

A framework suggesting that decisions are influenced by psychological and social factors, recognizing that humans may not always act rationally.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

A comparison of the costs and benefits of each potential course of action.

Lack-Of-Participation Error

Failure to involve in a decision the persons whose support is needed to implement it.

Classical Decision Model

A theory suggesting decision-making is a rational process, where choices are made logically and with full information.