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Consider the following quote: "Without good measurement, statistical analysis is worthless." Do you believe it is an overgeneralization, or do you think it is accurate as written? Provide examples to clarify and support your position.

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This solution discusses overgeneralization and basic statistics. It discusses a quotation regarding good measurements and statistical analysis. The expert explains whether they believe the statements is an overgeneralization or if it is accurate. The explanation is given in 240 words.

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Problem: Consider the following quote: "Without good measurement, statistical analysis is worthless." Do you believe it is an overgeneralization, or do you think it is accurate as written? Provide examples to clarify and support your position

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I do agree! For example, if you want to test whether or not there is a correlation between student motivation and their effort investment in learning, you can use different statistical analysis, such ...

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