Suppose a researcher received responses to a 5-point value inventory (1 = strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = neutral; 4 = agree; 5 = strongly agree) in which the difference between the mean for women (3.8) and that for men (4.1) was statistically significant. Would that be a substantial (professional) difference?

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The Answer is The response to this item should provide evidence that the student has a grasp of the difference between statistical significance and substantial (educational or professional) significance. The averages provided are 0.3 units apart and are very close to the same-scale score value. One could say with confidence that, while statistically different, both groups basically "agreed" with the item.

Suppose a Researcher Received Responses to a 5-Point Value Inventory