An author might use all of the following methods to indicate statistical significance EXCEPT:
A) Using the word significant
B) Including an asterisk in a table
C) Using the notation p

Question

An author might use all of the following methods to indicate statistical significance EXCEPT:
A) Using the word significant
B) Including an asterisk in a table
C) Using the notation p < 0.05
D) All of the above are used to indicate statistical significance
E) None of the above are used to indicate statistical significance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the methods listed (using the word significant, including an asterisk in a table, and using the notation p < 0.05) are commonly used by authors to indicate statistical significance in scientific writing.

An Author Might Use All of the Following Methods to Indicate