Which of the following differences in percentages for the two categories of an explanatory variable would be considered to be statistically significant?
A)50% - 49 % = 1%
B)50% - 45% = 5%
C)50% - 40% = 10%
D)Not enough information to tell.

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Statistical significance depends on the sample size, variability in the data, and the statistical test used, not just the difference in percentages. Without this information, we cannot determine if the difference is statistically significant.

Which of the Following Differences in Percentages for the Two