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Bernana

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on: Jul 24, 2018

What is data snooping' and why is it a practice to be avoided?

Question 2

The experimenter effect' can __________the results of a study.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

potomatos

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANALYZING THE SAME DATA USING VARIOUS DIFFERENT METHODS UNTIL THE DESIRED RESULT IS REACHED. THIS IS UNETHICAL AND THE RESULTS WILL BE MEANINGLESS BECAUSE YOU VIRTUALLY CREATED THEM.

Answer to Question 2

BIAS (OR EVEN RUIN)

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