Irrespective of Its Specific Computation,any Sum of Squares Divided by Its

question 115

Multiple Choice

Irrespective of its specific computation,any sum of squares divided by its associated degrees of freedom is referred to as a:

• A)variance estimate
• B)standard deviation estimate
• C)mean square
• D)a and c

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Definitions:

Estimate

A rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Subject Attrition

The loss of participants during the course of a study, which can affect the validity and reliability of the research outcomes.

Generalizability

The extent to which the findings of a study can be applied to other populations, settings, or times.

Internal Validity

Internal validity refers to the extent to which a piece of research accurately measures or tests what it set out to measure or test, without being influenced by external factors. High internal validity means that the study design, conduct, and analysis ensure the study's findings are trustworthy.