One general statement that can be made with regard to the use of statistics in analyzing test data is that the choice of statistic frequently depends on
A) the "school of statistics" learned by the person doing the analysis.
B) the degree of precision in measurement that is required.
C) the importance of the findings in the grand scheme of things.
D) the attention to detail that the project requires.

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The choice of statistic typically depends on the degree of precision in measurement that is required. Factors such as the type of data being analyzed and the research question being asked will also influence the choice of statistic. While factors such as the importance of findings and attention to detail may ultimately influence the decision to use statistics as a tool, they are not primary determinants of the choice of statistic. The "school of statistics" learned by the person conducting the analysis may influence their perspective on different statistical methods but should not be the sole determinant of the statistical approach chosen.

One General Statement That Can Be Made with Regard to the Use