If a study's results are not supported statistically or are only partially supported, research consumers should conclude that the study is what?
a. Irrelevant
b. Important to review
c. Proven
d. Unconfirmed
ANS: B
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A The study is important; information from unsupported studies can often be useful.
B The study is worth reviewing; information from unsupported studies can often be useful.
C Statistical study results do not prove hypotheses; hypotheses that are not supported by statistical tests provide useful information.
D This answer does not define the usefulness of a study.
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