What Is the Purpose of Tests of Statistical Significance in an Experiment

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of tests of statistical significance in an experiment?

• A) to establish direction of influence
• B) to determine if random assignment created similar experimental and control groups
• C) to determine the generalizability of the findings
• D) to determine if chance is a reasonable explanation of experimental results
• E) to test the reliability of the measurement of the dependent variable

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