post hoc tests are to a prior tests as
A) examining data and deciding on tests is to deciding on tests before the data are examined
B) checking the data analysis for errors is to doing the initial analysis
C) obtaining statistical significance is to not obtaining statistical significance
D) all of the descriptive alternatives are correct.

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Post hoc tests are conducted after examining the data to explore specific differences between groups, whereas a priori tests are planned before data are collected, based on theoretical or research-driven expectations.

Post Hoc Tests Are to a Prior Tests as