When Writing the Methods, If the Design of the Study

question 8

Multiple Choice

When writing the Methods, if the design of the study is complex, requiring more than a paragraph to describe, you should:

• A)leave out the details to keep your report concise
• B)present the information in the Appendices
• C)present the information in a separate subsection called "Procedure"
• D)present the information in a separate subsection called "Design"

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Definitions:

Unbiased Estimator

A statistical estimator that, on average, accurately reflects the parameter it estimates, without systematic error.

Sampling Distribution

The likelihood distribution of a statistic derived from a random sample.

Biased Estimator

An estimator is considered biased if it consistently overestimates or underestimates the parameter it is estimating.

Confidence Level

The probability that a confidence interval contains the true population parameter, expressing the degree of certainty in estimation.