All of the Following Statements Regarding Data Analysis and Findings

question 42

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding data analysis and findings are true, EXCEPT:

• A)results must be logically arranged to correspond with each research objective or research question listed in the report.
• B)the researcher must summarize and present the analysis in a way that makes them easy to understand for nonspecialists.
• C)findings should always include a detailed presentation with supporting tables, figures, and graphs.
• D)when reporting results, writers should claim the results are "obvious," or "self-evident."
• E)the researcher must decide how to group the findings into sections that facilitate understanding.

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Definitions:

Population

The entire group of individuals or instances about which scientists are interested and wish to draw conclusions in statistical studies.

Sample Group

A subset of a population selected for participation in a study, representing the larger population from which it was drawn.

Median

The middle value in a dataset when it has been arranged in ascending or descending order.

Descriptive Statistic

A brief summary statistic that quantitatively describes or summarizes features from a collection of information.