If a researcher carries out 'post hoc comparisons' this means that the researcher has decided to look at
A)pairwise comparisons before the main analysis has been run
B)pairwise comparisons after the main analysis has been run
C)which comparisons have priority over the others
D)the way in which the variables relate to each other

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Post hoc comparisons are conducted after the main analysis has been run to further investigate specific differences between pairs or groups. This is done to understand where significant differences lie after an overall test (like ANOVA) indicates there are differences among groups.

If a Researcher Carries Out 'Post Hoc Comparisons' This Means