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Researchers should draw conclusions beyond what the data supports.
Researchers should draw conclusions beyond what the data supports.
False (B)
Replication is a crucial part of the scientific method.
Replication is a crucial part of the scientific method.
True (A)
Rejecting the null hypothesis means the phenomenon being studied had a statistically significant effect.
Rejecting the null hypothesis means the phenomenon being studied had a statistically significant effect.
True (A)
Drawing broad conclusions from a single research study is recommended in scientific research.
Drawing broad conclusions from a single research study is recommended in scientific research.
If a researcher rejects the null hypothesis, it implies exercise had no effect on cholesterol levels.
If a researcher rejects the null hypothesis, it implies exercise had no effect on cholesterol levels.
The reliability of research results can be improved by conducting replication studies.
The reliability of research results can be improved by conducting replication studies.
An accurate dart thrower always hits the bull's eye.
An accurate dart thrower always hits the bull's eye.
A reliable dart thrower always hits the bull's eye.
A reliable dart thrower always hits the bull's eye.
An accurate dart thrower is always reliable.
An accurate dart thrower is always reliable.
A reliable dart thrower can be inaccurate.
A reliable dart thrower can be inaccurate.
Statistical techniques in data analysis depend on the type of questions being asked.
Statistical techniques in data analysis depend on the type of questions being asked.
Statistics help researchers guarantee the accuracy of their conclusions.
Statistics help researchers guarantee the accuracy of their conclusions.
All research studies produce accurate results the first time they are conducted.
All research studies produce accurate results the first time they are conducted.
Replicating the results of a research study reduces the chance that the original findings were obtained by chance or error.
Replicating the results of a research study reduces the chance that the original findings were obtained by chance or error.
The Research Community follows different ethical principles and uses different scientific methods.
The Research Community follows different ethical principles and uses different scientific methods.
Scientific papers published in accredited journals are more reliable than newspaper articles for information.
Scientific papers published in accredited journals are more reliable than newspaper articles for information.
Infomercials are considered a reliable source for scientific information.
Infomercials are considered a reliable source for scientific information.
The length of the title of a scientific paper can indicate its reliability.
The length of the title of a scientific paper can indicate its reliability.
