Should You Believe a Statistical Study? Use a study that has to do with substance abuse and wowen. Please read all reading materials for the module. Also, visit and read Should You Believe A Statistical Study? There are guidelines when evaluating a statistical study.1. Identify the goal of the study, the population being considered, and the type of study used.2. Consider the source, particularly with regard to whether the researchers may be biased.3. Look for bias that may prevent the sample from being representative of the population.4. Look for problems in defining or measuring the variables of interest, which can make it difficult to interpret results.5. Watch out for confounding variables that can invalidate the conclusions of a study.6. Consider the setting and wording of questions in any survey, looking for anything that might tend to produce inaccurate or dishonest responses.7. Check that results are presented fairly in graphs and concluding statements, since both researchers and media often create misleading graphics or jump to conclusions that the results do not support.8. Stand back and consider the conclusions. Did the study achieve its goals? Do the conclusions make sense? Do the results have any practical significance?After you have read all materials conduct an Internet search to find a study whose statistical results have been published. You will analyze the content and use the information above to make a report of the study. Your report must be a minimum of 200 words and apply APA standards to citation of sources.
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