What is meant when the results of a research study are said to have "statistical significance?"
A) It means that the data can be analyzed with multiple statistical methods, and do not have to be assessed using a single statistical calculation.
B) It means that the results have practical significance in the real world.
C) It means that the results are likely to reflect reality, and did not occur by chance.
D) It means that random chance is the best explanation for the outcomes.

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Statistical significance means that the results are not likely to be due to chance and are likely to reflect reality.

What Is Meant When the Results of a Research Study