If a Researcher Summarizes the Age of 1,000 People by Calculating

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a researcher summarizes the age of 1,000 people by calculating the average age,she is using

• A)a qualitative technique.
• B)an incorrect hypothesis.
• C)data reduction.
• D)non-empirical reasoning.

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