An Advantage of Statistical Analysis Is That

question 57

Multiple Choice

An advantage of statistical analysis is that:

• A) It can inform forecasts, as well as explain past successes
• B) It leads to innovative thinking
• C) It does not promote incremental thinking
• D) It is self-serve reporting
• E) It helps to eliminate variance

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Placebo Treatment Group

A group of participants in a research study who receive a sham or inert treatment, allowing researchers to measure the placebo effect.

Placebo Control Group

A group in experimental research receiving a placebo or sham intervention, used to compare against the group receiving the actual intervention to measure its effect.

Manipulation Checks

Procedures used in experimental research to verify that the manipulations of independent variables have the intended effect on participants.