A Post Hoc Test Is Only Necessary Following a Decision

question 16

True/False

A post hoc test is only necessary following a decision to retain the null hypothesis.

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Census

A survey to collect data on the entire population.

Population

The full set of subjects or entities analyzed in a statistical investigation.

Experimental Studies

Research designs that involve the manipulation of one or more variables to determine their effect on one or more outcome variables.

Observational

Relating to the collection of data by observing and measuring phenomena as they occur naturally, without manipulation or intervention.