Which of the Following Is NOT True with Regard to Statistics

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to statistics on health risks?

• A)Correlation does not necessarily mean causation.
• B)There is a difference between statistical significance and practical significance.
• C)Consider base rates when evaluating probabilities.
• D)Large samples often lead to strong relationships of practical importance.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.