Describe the Differences Between the Statistical and Clinical Significance of Research

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Essay

Describe the differences between the statistical and clinical significance of research findings.Explain why it is important to make a distinction between statistical and clinical significance when interpreting research findings.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

Groupthink refers to the phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome, where members suppress dissenting viewpoints, leading to a decrease in critical analysis.

Social Networking Websites

Online platforms that allow users to create personal profiles, interact with friends and family, and meet new people based on shared interests.

Primary And Secondary Groups

Terms in sociology describing two types of social groups: primary groups being small, close-knit, and personally fulfilling; secondary groups being larger, more impersonal and goal-oriented.

Expand Primary Groups

The process of enlarging one's close-knit, intimate social circles, which provide emotional support and a sense of belonging.