If other factors are held constant,which of the following sets of data is most likely to produce a significant mean difference?
A)A sample mean difference of 5 points with n = 5 for both samples
B)A sample mean difference of 5 points with n = 10 for both samples
C)A sample mean difference of 10 points with n = 5 for both samples
D)A sample mean difference of 10 points with n = 10 for both samples

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Larger sample sizes and larger mean differences both contribute to finding statistically significant results. Option D combines a relatively large sample size (n = 10 for both samples) with a relatively large mean difference (10 points), making it the most likely to produce a significant mean difference.

If Other Factors Are Held Constant,which of the Following Sets