In an Experiment, If the Obtained Results Would Occur by Chance

question 429

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, if the obtained results would occur by chance in less than five experiments out of 100, the results

• A)were randomly assigned.
• B)cannot be replicated.
• C)were statistically significant.
• D)were part of a meta-analysis.

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Definitions:

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, critical for growth, reproduction, and repair in organisms.

Bud Scale Scars

Marks left on a twig after bud scales (which protect the bud during winter) fall off in the spring, indicating where new growth began.

Haustoria

Specialized structures of parasitic or symbiotic fungi and plants that penetrate the host's tissue to absorb nutrients.

Adventitious

Referring to structures that develop in an unusual place, such as roots growing from stems or leaves instead of from the plant's root system.