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crazycityslicker

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A researcher has conducted an experiment to test the effectiveness of a drug that she thinks will elevate the mood of depressed individuals. The results of a statistical analysis is that the experimental and control groups differ, but not by very much. This experiment may lack:
 
  a. the proper motivation
  b. scientific significance.
  c. the proper methodology.
  d. practical value.

Question 2

According to the chapter, just because a study might have found that blood pressure statistically changed following treatment, it does not necessarily mean:
 
  a. participants will continue to receive treatment.
  b. that blood pressure was accurately measured.
  c. the change is meaningful.
  d. the change is permanent.


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rosiehomeworddo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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