When a Researcher Says After a Statistical Test, "The Difference

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a researcher says after a statistical test, "the difference is significant," he or she is saying that:

• A) the sample statistic value and the hypothesized value are not the same.
• B) the difference between the sample statistic value and the hypothesized value is statistically different.
• C) the research hypothesis and statistical hypothesis are not in agreement.
• D) the main or null hypothesis seems to be true.
• E) the findings of the research study have significant implications.

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