Which of the Following Is NOT a Question You Should

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask about the statistical validity of an association claim?

• A) What is the effect size?
• B) Is the correlation statistically significant?
• C) Are there subgroups?
• D) Is random assignment affecting the findings?
• E) Could outliers be affecting the relationship?

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