When a Statistician Omits Data Contrary to Her Findings in a Study

question 46

True/False

When a statistician omits data contrary to her findings in a study, she is justified as long as the sample supports her objective.

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Mechanical Solution

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Heuristic Device

A method or tool used to simplify complex decision-making processes or problem-solving activities.

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