When Explaining How the Data Are to Be Analyzed and Interpreted

Multiple Choice

When explaining how the data are to be analyzed and interpreted:

A) it is best to provide only a general plan as things will probably change over the course of the study anyway.
B) it is best to be as detailed as possible so all contingencies related to analysis and interpretation can be anticipated.
C) it is impossible to be highly detailed until one has the actual data in hand.
D) an overly specific plan may bias the analyses or interpretation,impairing the validity of the study.