When a researcher computes the t statistic based on two means and looks it up in a table of possible t values,the p value in the table helps the researcher determine __________.

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The p value in the table helps the researcher determine the probability that the results were due to chance. A lower p value indicates that the results are less likely to be due to chance, and therefore more likely to be meaningful. This is important in determining the statistical significance of the results. The other options are not relevant to the interpretation of the t statistic and p value.

When a Researcher Computes the T Statistic Based on Two