To find whether observed differences between samples reflect actual differences between populations,you should determine the ________ of the observed differences.

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A determination of statistical significance can help determine whether the observed differences are likely to have occurred by chance or if they reflect actual differences between the populations. The mean, median, and standard deviation are descriptive statistics that provide information about the data, but they do not specifically address the question of whether the differences are statistically significant.

To Find Whether Observed Differences Between Samples Reflect Actual Differences