Which of the following statements below inaccurately describes alpha?
A)The lower the p-value, the less likely the obtained differences are due to chance.
B)The lower the p-value, the more likely the obtained differences are due to the IV.
C)The lower the p-value, the more likely the obtained differences are due to chance.
D)Both A and B.

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A lower p-value indicates that there is evidence of a statistically significant difference between groups, and that the likelihood of the results being due to chance is low. Therefore, choices A and B are accurate descriptions of alpha. However, choice C is inaccurate as it suggests that a lower p-value indicates a higher likelihood of chance, which is not the case.

Which of the Following Statements Below Inaccurately Describes Alpha