The understanding of the meaning of a given difference in the mean scores between two groups on the study variable is important for reaching a conclusion about practical significance of the study findings as merely stating an opinion regarding practical significance is not an acceptable way of reporting practical significance.

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It is important to have a clear understanding of the practical significance of a study finding, and simply stating an opinion is not sufficient. This can be achieved by interpreting the meaning of differences in mean scores between groups on the study variable.

The Understanding of the Meaning of a Given Difference in the Mean