Which of the Following Statements Evaluating a Report of a Quantitative

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements evaluating a report of a quantitative research study reflects issues related to scientific merit?

• A) The sample size was appropriate for the statistical tests used.
• B) There was one independent variable and two dependent variables.
• C) Data described in narrative form within the text would have been more concise if they had been placed in a table.
• D) The discussion was too long.

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Definitions:

Human Errors

Mistakes made by individuals, often attributed to factors such as misjudgment, lack of attention, or misunderstanding.

Representative Data

Data that accurately reflects the characteristics or behavior of the entire population or phenomenon being studied.

Conventional System

A standard and widely accepted system or method followed in a specific field or environment.

Major Headings

The main divisions within a document, typically marked by prominent text features to indicate sections or chapters.