During statistical analysis, the investigator may consider ...

[jc611]

During statistical analysis, the investigator may consider searching for statistical associations among various groups that may suggest a causeeffect relationship, without having generated prior hypotheses about these groups. This is known as ____.
 a. selection bias
 b. data dredging
 c. measurement testing
  d. confounding bias

Question 2

Which step of the scientific method occurs immediately after the identification of the problem?
 a. experimental design
 b. data collection
 c. hypothesis formulation
  d. theory development

[fdliggud]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

[jc611]

Great answer, keep it coming

[TheNamesImani]

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