Descriptive statistics should be reported in every study to:
a. determine validity.
b. indicate reliability.
c. provide a powerful analysis of data.
d. show the sample characteristics.
ANS: D
The researcher needs to obtain as complete a picture of the sample as possible.
Frequencies of descriptive variables related to the sample are usually obtained first.
Validity is not determined by descriptive statistics.
Descriptive statistics would not indicate reliability.
Descriptive statistics are not "powerful analysis" measures.
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