"The Average Respondent's Age Is 44" Is an Example of Which

question 78

Multiple Choice

"The average respondent's age is 44" is an example of which function of data analysis?

• A) conceptualization
• B) communication
• C) generalization
• D) summarization
• E) reflection

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Definitions:

Internal Validation

The process of seeking or achieving a sense of validation or approval from oneself rather than from external sources.

Experimental Method

A scientific approach used to test hypotheses under controlled conditions.

Causal Variable

A causal variable is a factor that brings about change in another variable or set of variables, establishing a cause-and-effect relationship.

Correlational Method

A research technique that establishes the relationship (not necessarily causal) between two variables, traditionally denoted x and y, by measuring both variables in a sample of participants.