When a difference is considered "significant", it indicates that the difference is probably
A) meaningful and profound
B) due to chance and chance alone
C) not due to chance alone
D) none of these

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When a difference is considered significant, it means that there is a low probability of the observed difference being due to chance alone. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A and B are incorrect because significance does not necessarily indicate that a difference is meaningful or profound, nor does it indicate that the difference is due to chance. Option D is incorrect as well because one of the options is correct.

When a Difference Is Considered "Significant", It Indicates That the Difference