Which of the Following Should a Reader of a Research

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should a reader of a research article be able to do, in order to decide whether the article's statistics are correctly selected and applied?

• A)Understand the discussion section of the article.
• B)Make a judgment as to whether the author's interpretations of the data are correct.
• C)Make some judgment about whether the statistical procedures used were the correct ones for the level of measurement used for the study variables.
• D)Make some judgment about whether the statistical procedures used were the correct ones for the research question.
• E)Agree with the study's stated limitations.
• F)Find the names of the statistical procedures the author used.

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Definitions:

Misinterpreted

Wrongly understood or explained, leading to confusion or incorrect conclusions.

Forgotten

relates to something that has been overlooked or is no longer remembered or considered.

Cooperative

Involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

Team Oriented

A mindset or approach that prioritizes collaboration and collective effort towards achieving a common goal.