When Would You Use a Statistical Test of Significance

question 41

Multiple Choice

When would you use a statistical test of significance?

• A) to measure the differences among variables
• B) to definitively prove a theory
• C) to determine the level of importance to attach to a theoretical construct
• D) to determine whether your conclusion was right or wrong

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Definitions:

P-value

The probability of observing a statistic at least as extreme as the one observed, under the assumption the null hypothesis is true.

P-value

A statistical measure that helps researchers determine the significance of their experimental results, indicating the probability of observing the results by chance.

Significance Level

A threshold within a statistical test that defines the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, often denoted as alpha (α).

Religious Service

A formalized period of communal worship conducted by a religious organization according to its traditions.