If a Test of Significance Results in a Critical Value

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a test of significance results in a critical value that is three standard deviations from the mean, what can a researcher conclude?

• A) The results of the study most likely occurred by chance.
• B) The results of the study are statistically significant.
• C) The results of the study are inconclusive.
• D) The results of the study show evidence of sampling error.

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