Which of the Following Is the Best Way to Determine

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to determine whether the differences in means obtained in an experiment are reliable?

• A)perform an inferential statistics test (null hypothesis significance testing).
• B)use confidence intervals to compare the means.
• C)replicate the experiment.
• D)find the difference between two sample means.

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Definitions:

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often excluding thoughts and feelings from their analysis.

Determined

Possessing a strong motivation or resolve; having a firm decision to do something.

Scientifically Studied

A research approach that utilizes systematic and empirical methods to investigate phenomena, ensuring reliability and validity of findings.

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A logical fallacy in which the conclusion of an argument is used as a premise of the same argument; essentially, the reasoning goes in a circle without proving anything.