A researcher conducts a test of statistical significance and finds a probability of less than .05. The researcher should NOT conclude that
A) it is improbable that the observed relationship could have resulted from sampling error alone.
B) the null hypothesis was rejected.
C) there is a statistically significant relationship at the .05 level.
D) the results have important implications for social work.

Question

A researcher conducts a test of statistical significance and finds a probability of less than .05. The researcher should NOT conclude that​
A) ​it is improbable that the observed relationship could have resulted from sampling error alone.
B) ​the null hypothesis was rejected.
C) ​there is a statistically significant relationship at the .05 level.
D) ​the results have important implications for social work.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that the test of statistical significance yielded a probability of less than .05 does not necessarily mean that the observed relationship has important implications for social work. This conclusion requires further investigation and analysis of the results.

A Researcher Conducts a Test of Statistical Significance and Finds