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InstructionMultiple Choice

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Question 3 • Psychology A

Which of the following statements does not describe a limitation of statistics?

Answer
A
Statistics addresses gaps in knowledge.
B
Statistics can allow for subjective influences.
C
Statistics can lead to inaccurate assumptions.
D
Statistics offers only collective information.

Explanation

Statistics can help address gaps in knowledge by organizing data and revealing patterns, so this describes a benefit rather than a limitation. Subjective influences, inaccurate assumptions, and information about groups rather than individuals are all limitations of statistics. Therefore, “Statistics addresses gaps in knowledge” is the statement that does not describe a limitation.

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