Descriptive Statistics May Be BEST Defined As

question 10

Multiple Choice

Descriptive statistics may be BEST defined as:

• A) techniques and methods used to analyze a small,specific set of data in order to draw a conclusion about a large,more general collection of data.
• B) graphical and numerical methods used to describe,organize,and summarize a statistically valid conclusion.
• C) graphical and numerical methods used to describe,organize,and summarize data.
• D) techniques and methods used to analyze a small data set in order to describe its usefulness in making general statements about a population.

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Definitions:

F-ratio Equation

A statistic used in ANOVA tests, calculated as the variance between group means divided by the variance within the groups.

Criterion Variable

Variable in a correlational research study predicted by a predictor variable.

Predictor Variables

Independent variables used in regression analyses to predict or explain variations in the dependent variable.

Linear Regression

Statistical procedure in which a straight line is fitted to a set of data to best represent the relationship between two variables.