What Purpose Does the Predetermined Level of Significance P-Level Serve

question 21

Multiple Choice

What purpose does the predetermined level of significance p-level serve?

• A) It sets a minimum standard for the strength of an intervention.
• B) It sets a minimum standard for how much risk of being wrong the researcher wants to take on if s/he concludes that there is no difference or association.
• C) It sets a minimum standard for how much risk of being wrong the researcher wants to take on if s/he concludes that there is a difference or an association.
• D) It sets a minimum standard for the reliability of the measuring instruments.

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