If a real difference exists between a sample and the comparison distribution, that difference is necessarily important and meaningful.

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A difference between a sample and a comparison distribution may not necessarily be important or meaningful. Factors such as sample size, measurement error, and variability in the comparison distribution can all influence the significance and practical importance of a difference. Statistical significance alone does not ensure practical significance.

If a Real Difference Exists Between a Sample and the Comparison