Imagine That a Statistically Significant Result Is Found in a Well-Designed

question 197

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a statistically significant result is found in a well-designed experimental research project without any confounding variables. The MOST appropriate conclusion would be that:

• A) the probability that the results were due to chance is more than 5 percent.
• B) differences in the dependent variable are likely due to the independent variable.
• C) causation by the independent variable cannot be assumed.
• D) the sample size was too small.

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