Researchers Often Misuse and Abuse the Concept of Significance, for They

question 51

Multiple Choice

Researchers often misuse and abuse the concept of significance, for they tend to associate statistical significance with the:

• A) size of the sample.
• B) importance of the client.
• C) magnitude of the result.
• D) variable under investigation.
• E) level of confidence.

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