Based on Her Use of Inferential Statistics,Martha Believes That the Difference

question 38

Multiple Choice

Based on her use of inferential statistics,Martha believes that the difference in happiness scores between single versus married women in her study is a true difference.Thus,she would _____ and assume _____.

• A) fail to reject the null;statistical significance
• B) fail to reject the null;no statistical significance
• C) reject the null;no statistical significance
• D) reject the null;statistical significance

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Study

A study framework that repeatedly examines the same variables (for example, individuals) across short or extended time frames.

Triple-blind Study

A study design in which the participants, the people administering the treatments, and the researchers analyzing the results are unaware of who is receiving the treatment and who is receiving the placebo.

Population Study

Research conducted on a large group of individuals aimed at understanding the prevalence, incidence, or experience of a particular condition or characteristic within that population.

Experimental Drug

A compound or substance being tested for its therapeutic effects in clinical trials.