Which of the Following Would Be Least Helpful in Debiasing

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be least helpful in debiasing your thinking?

• A)Take a statistical reasoning class.
• B)Think reflectively on your problem-solving strategies.
• C)Use explicit decision rules.
• D)Rely more on your memories.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A calculated value used to make a decision regarding a hypothesis test; it measures the degree of agreement between a sample data and the null hypothesis.

Sample Proportion

The ratio of members in a statistical sample that have a particular attribute to the total number of members in the sample.

Null Hypothesis

The null hypothesis is a statement used in statistics that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the starting point for hypothesis testing.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that proposes a difference or effect, contrasting the null hypothesis.