Which of the Following Is a Common Error That MOST

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common error that MOST hinders the accurate interpretation of data?

• A)Interpretation of results from a large sampling
• B)Tabulation of a questionnaire with many items
• C)Assumption of a cause-effect relationship when one does not exist
• D)Application of statistical analysis

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Definitions:

Regression

A statistical method used to examine the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Residuals

The differences between observed values and the values predicted by a statistical model, indicating the accuracy of the model's predictions.

Statistical Significance

Refers to the likelihood that a relationship between two or more variables is caused by something other than random chance.

Slope

In mathematics, the slope or gradient of a line is a number that describes both the direction and the steepness of the line.