Why do we normally consider statistical validity when interrogating association claims but not when interrogating frequency claims?
A) Because association claims involve numbers
B) Because association claims involve more participants
C) Because researchers use statistical techniques to analyze association claims
D) Both a and c
E) All of the above

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Researchers use statistical techniques to analyze association claims, which is why statistical validity is especially important when interrogating these types of claims. Frequency claims, on the other hand, simply report the frequency or prevalence of a particular behavior or characteristic, without any statistical analysis. Therefore, statistical validity is not as relevant in interrogating frequency claims.

Why Do We Normally Consider Statistical Validity When Interrogating Association