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Question

p < .05 means that the difference between sample means
A) fell outside the rejection region
B) should be attributed to chance rather than to the independent variable
C) should be declared "not significant"
D) none of the descriptive alternatives are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A p-value less than .05 typically means that the difference observed between sample means is statistically significant, suggesting that it is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone. This contradicts options A, B, and C, making D the correct choice.

P < 05 Means That the Difference Between Sample Means