Confidence intervals:
A)Can be used instead of conventional statistics based on point estimates.
B)Are not frequently used in research articles because they can mislead the reader.
C)Are constructed using subjective evaluations of confidence.
D)None of these options are correct.

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Confidence intervals are a range of values calculated from a sample that is likely to contain the true population value with a certain level of confidence. They provide a more informative estimate of the parameter of interest than point estimates by indicating the precision and uncertainty of the estimate. Therefore, they can be used as an alternative to conventional statistics based on point estimates. Option B is incorrect, as confidence intervals are frequently used in research articles as they are more informative than point estimates. And option C is not correct because confidence intervals are constructed using objective statistical methods, not subjective evaluations.

Confidence Intervals