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dbose

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When someone reports that their results are found to be statistically significant', which type of statistical technique was most likely used?
 a. A confidence interval.
  b. A hypothesis test.
  c. A significance interval.
  d. Not enough information to tell.

Question 2

Suppose someone has a theory that something interesting is happening' in the population. What type of statistical technique will they most likely use to prove' or disprove' their theory, a confidence interval or a hypothesis test?


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Eazy416

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A HYPOTHESIS TEST.

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dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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