Identify a True Statement About the Interpretation of Statistically Significant

question 19

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about the interpretation of statistically significant results of a research study.

• A) Failure to detect changes in conditions on the intended dimension result in a statistically significant difference on the dependent variable.
• B) When causal attributions between the independent variable and dependent variable are established, statistical results are least significant.
• C) Statistically successful results are obtained when manipulation checks detect the presence of multiple confounds.
• D) Although manipulation checks can be used to rule out existing alternatives, such checks can also introduce confusion during statistical analyses.

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