If a Researcher Finds That a Participant Produces Very Different

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds that a participant produces very different scores on a task each time the participant engages in that task,a researcher can conclude that:

• A) the measurements are probably valid but not reliable
• B) the measurements show a high level of random error
• C) the data will show no central tendency
• D) there will be a need to use inferential statistics

Apply appropriate hypothesis tests to real-world situations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions based on hypothesis testing outcomes.

Distinguish between different types of hypothesis tests depending on the scenario.

Understand how to identify and calculate appropriate critical values for hypothesis testing.

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