Data Are Bodies of Facts in a Format Suitable for Decision-Making

question 23

True/False

Data are bodies of facts in a format suitable for decision-making.

---

Definitions:

Confounding Variable

A variable outside of the researcher's control that can affect the results of a study, potentially leading to misleading conclusions.

Lurking

In statistics, a lurking variable is one that is not directly observed but can influence the relationship between the studied variables.

Explanatory Variable

A variable that is manipulated or observed to determine its effects on a dependent variable in an experimental or observational study.

Herbal Tea

A beverage made from the infusion or brewing of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water, often for their medicinal properties.