Why Is the Use of Inferential Statistics Not Recommended for Use

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is the use of inferential statistics not recommended for use with single system research design (SSRD) data?

• A)practitioners not skilled in analysis may be reluctant to conduct studies
• B)the data in SSRDs typically violate assumptions needed for use of parametric statistics
• C)the data are not independent
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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