If a Researcher Wishes to Have a 95 Percent Confidence

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a researcher wishes to have a 95 percent confidence interval, he/she should use a standard error value of:

• A) 95
• B) 95 percent
• C) 1.96
• D) 2.58
• E) 1.52

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Definitions:

Critical Attitude

An approach characterized by active questioning and skepticism towards texts, policies, and normative practices, aiming to uncover underlying assumptions.

Unscientific Thinking

Reasoning or beliefs not based on systematic methods, empirical evidence, or the scientific method, often encompassing superstitions or anecdotal evidence.

Mystification

The process of obscuring the true nature of situations, relationships, or social conditions, often to preserve power dynamics or prevent scrutiny.

Premature Closure

The cognitive error of coming to a decision or conclusion before all relevant information has been considered or all options have been evaluated.