Which of the following statements is true concerning data selection?

Question

Question: Which of the following statements is true concerning data selection?

Options:

1.  A data selection strategy must be established after the data are collected.
2.  A good data selection strategy can eliminate the need for data collection.
3.  Establishing a data selection strategy prior to collecting data decreases the chance of a biased outcome.
4.  A data selection strategy is required by federal law.

Answer 1

3. Establishing a data selection strategy prior to collecting data decreases the chance of a biased outcome.

'Establishing a data selection strategy prior to collecting data decreases the chance of a biased outcome' is true concerning data selection.

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More information:

Data selection is defined as the process of determining the appropriate data type and source, as well as the right data collection tools.

The data selection strategy should be planned in advance to minimize bias. The selection strategy is an integral part of the research program.