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Mimi

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In general, as the scale of measurement of the dependent variable becomes more precise, statistical power
 
  a. increases c. stays the same
  b. decreases d. follows no predictable pattern

Question 2

Statistical power refers to the ability to _____.
 
  a. prove the research hypothesis c. make valid measurements
  b. replicate research findings statistically d. find relationships among variables


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Powerful statistics are able to detect relationships that exist between variables. Less powerful statistical tests might not be able to detect some of these relationships.

Answer to Question 2

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Powerful statistics are able to detect relationships that exist between variables. Less powerful statistical tests might not be able to detect some of these relationships.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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