If the difference in a measured behavior is so small between experimental groups that it could be caused by a chance fluctuation, then we would say that the result
A) failed to reach statistical significance.
B) reached statistical significance.
C) was reliable between groups.
D) established a cause-and-effect relationship.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the difference in a measured behavior is not statistically significant, it means that the result could be due to chance and cannot be confidently attributed to the intervention or treatment being tested. Therefore, we would say that the result failed to reach statistical significance.

If the Difference in a Measured Behavior Is So Small