When we say that the number is "statistically significant," which of these is closest to what we mean?
A)the number is big enough for a sample in a good argument.
B)the number is big enough to negate the results of other experiments.
C)the number is big enough to have resulted from something besides chance.
D)the number is big enough to influence events that happen later in the series.

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Statistical significance typically means that the observed difference or relationship in the data is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, according to a predetermined threshold (usually a p-value). This suggests that the effect or difference is likely due to a specific cause or variable rather than random variation.

When We Say That the Number Is "Statistically Significant," Which