Statistical power refers to the __________________; given that __________________.
a. probability of detecting an effect; the researcher has a representative sample
b. probability of not detecting an effect; the effect is false
c. probability of detecting an effect; an effect exists
d. probability of detecting an effect; measurement error is minimized
Ans: c. probability of detecting an effect; an effect exists
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