Statistical Significance at the 0

question 8

Multiple Choice

Statistical significance at the 0.01 level is ___________ than significance at the 0.05 level.

• A)more difficult to achieve
• B)easier to achieve
• C)less costly
• D)less informative

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Definitions:

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The Bell Curve

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Correlation And Causation

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