What Does "Massaging the Data" Mean

question 31

Multiple Choice

What does "massaging the data" mean?

• A) falsifying data
• B) using statistical analyses to examine the data
• C) removing participants from the dataset when they violate a predetermined criteria
• D) asking a colleague to re-examine a dataset

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Definitions:

Probated

The legal process wherein a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic.

Copies

Reproductions or duplicates of an original document, artwork, or item.

Next of Kin

The closest living relative or relatives to someone, particularly important in legal contexts such as inheritance or emergency decisions.