No matter how small the p-value is, there is always the chance that your data was obtained as a result of random error.

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This is true. Even if the p-value is extremely small (indicating strong evidence against the null hypothesis), there is always a possibility that the result was obtained by chance. This is why statistical significance is not the same as practical significance, and why it is important to consider effect sizes and other factors when interpreting results.

No Matter How Small the P-Value Is, There Is Always