Which of the following statements is true?
A) The results of statistical testing have direct meaning.
B) Evaluating the credibility of a study typically involves a careful assessment of methodologic decisions.
C) Support of a researcher's hypothesis through statistical testing offers proof of its veracity.
D) A correlation between two variables indicates that the independent variable caused the dependent variable.
B
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A credibility assessment requires a careful analysis of the study's methodologic and conceptual limitations and strengths. Statistical testing results do not always have direct meaning, but often must be interpreted. Empirical evidence supporting research hypotheses never constitutes proof of their veracity. Correlation between two variables does not prove causation.
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