The ability of a significance test to detect an effect or relationship when one exists is referred to as ______.
A) the effect
B) power
C) sampling error
D) inaccuracy

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Power is the ability of a significance test to detect an effect or relationship when one exists. Choice A (the effect) refers to the actual size or presence of the effect or relationship being studied, while choice C (sampling error) refers to the degree of random variation in the data. Choice D (inaccuracy) is not a commonly used term in the context of significance testing.

The Ability of a Significance Test to Detect an Effect