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A Researcher Is Studying the Effectiveness of an Intensive Treatment

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A researcher is studying the effectiveness of an intensive treatment program for young drug users. One dependent variable used in the study is the self reported, estimated dollar value of goods stolen during the year following treatment. For the ten participants and ten controls, the data are as follows:
A researcher is studying the effectiveness of an intensive treatment program for young drug users. One dependent variable used in the study is the self reported, estimated dollar value of goods stolen during the year following treatment. For the ten participants and ten controls, the data are as follows:    Indicate whether these data are discrete or continuous, and specify the highest level of measurement appropriate for these data. In analyzing these data, which level do you think would be best Defend your choice. Indicate whether these data are discrete or continuous, and specify the highest level of measurement appropriate for these data. In analyzing these data, which level do you think would be best Defend your choice.


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