Before a Hypothesis Is Confirmed, Results Need to Be Replicated

question 37

Multiple Choice

Before a hypothesis is confirmed, results need to be replicated. What does replication mean?

• A) the evaluation of the results by peers in the scientific community
• B) the statistical analysis of results
• C) the application of results to the real world
• D) the running of the same experimental procedure with a new group of research participants

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Definitions:

Real Exchange Rate

The rate at which a person can exchange the currency of one country for goods and services of another country, adjusted for price level differences.

Euros

The authorized monetary unit of the eurozone, adopted by 19 out of the 27 member states of the European Union.

Exchange Rate

The value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another, determining how much of one currency can be exchanged for another currency.

Net Exports

The gap between what a country earns from exports and spends on imports.