Which of the Following Statements Is Least Likely to Be

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is least likely to be correct about the results of laboratory and field experiments that examine the same variables?

• A)Both tend to produce the same results.
• B)The effect size of the independent variable on the dependent variable is very similar in the two types of studies.
• C)Laboratory and field experiments should be considered in isolation.
• D)The results tend to be complementary rather than contradictory.

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

A mathematical formula that describes the relationship between one dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Predict

The act of using data, statistical models, or patterns to make forecasts or estimates about future events or outcomes.

Y-Intercept

The point where a line or curve intersects the Y-axis of a graph, typically representing the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

Linear Regression Equation

A formula representing a straight-line connection between one dependent and multiple independent factors.