Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) if there is a theory about something, it must be correct
• B) it is impossible to assess the appropriateness of a particular theory
• C) a theory does not have to be correct to be useful
• D) a theory can only be useful if it is correct

Grasp the basic concepts and processes involved in statistical inference.

Recognize the different types of data collection methods, such as time series and cross-sectional.

Understand the scales of measurement used in statistics.

Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics.

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