If you conclude that your findings yield a 1 in 20 chance that differences were not due to the hypothesized reason, what is the corresponding p value?
A).01
B).05
C).10
D).20

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A p-value of 0.05 corresponds to a 1 in 20 chance that differences were not due to the hypothesized reason. This is the standard threshold for statistical significance in many fields. Therefore, if your findings yield a 1 in 20 chance, the corresponding p-value is 0.05.

If You Conclude That Your Findings Yield a 1 in 20