When Would You Use a Statistical Test of Significance

question 41

Multiple Choice

When would you use a statistical test of significance?

• A) to measure the differences among variables
• B) to definitively prove a theory
• C) to determine the level of importance to attach to a theoretical construct
• D) to determine whether your conclusion was right or wrong

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