Alternative Methods to Experiments in Statistics
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Which of the following is a reason why experiments are not always possible in statistics?

  • Experiments can only be conducted by statisticians
  • Experiments are unethical (correct)
  • Experiments are statistically unlikely
  • Experiments require an evil dictator

    • What is an example of a question that cannot be answered using experiments?

  • Does being a twin affect political affiliation?
  • Does being a smoker affect lifespan?
  • Does being a Democrat affect lifespan?
  • Does getting married increase lifespan? (correct)

    • Why is it difficult to enforce an experiment that randomly assigns people to be married or single?

  • It is unethical to force people into a specific marital status (correct)
  • Marriage has no effect on lifespan
  • People don't want to participate in the experiment
  • It is statistically unlikely to find participants for the experiment

    • What is a limitation of using statistics to answer certain questions?

    <p>Statistics cannot provide definitive answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't someone be assigned to be a twin, a Democrat, or a smoker in an experiment?

    <p>It is unethical to force someone into a specific category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why experiments are not always possible in statistics?

    <p>Experiments are not always possible in statistics because it would be difficult to enforce certain conditions, such as randomly assigning people to certain groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative method to experiments when testing certain questions in statistics?

    <p>When experiments are not possible, researchers can use other methods such as observational studies to gather data and analyze relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unethical to randomly assign people to be married or single in an experiment?

    <p>Randomly assigning people to be married or single would be unethical because it would involve manipulating people's personal lives without their consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of characteristics that cannot be assigned in an experiment?

    <p>Examples of characteristics that cannot be assigned in an experiment include being a twin, being a Democrat, or being a smoker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why you should not give up when experiments are not possible?

    <p>Just because experiments are not possible doesn't mean we should give up. There are alternative methods and approaches that can still provide valuable insights and answers to important questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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