When Should a Researcher Decide Which Statistical Method to Use

question 12

Multiple Choice

When should a researcher decide which statistical method to use to analyze their data (assuming there is more than one statistical method available) ?

• A)Before collecting the data.
• B)Once the data have been collected and summarized and the researcher can see what direction the results may take, then he/she needs to choose an analysis.
• C)Once the data have been collected, the researcher should try different analyses and select the one that gives them the most desirable results.
• D)None of the above.

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