What is the primary advantage of using statistical analysis in a research study?

a. It allows you to attempt to account for any of the error that exists in virtually any body of data.

b. It allows you to confirm the hypotheses that were set forth when you started the research.

c. It allows you to demonstrate that you, as the researcher, are competent to examine and interpret the results of your research.

d. It allows you to get your research proposal approved by an Institutional Review Board and, later, allows your research to be published.