What Would Experimental Results with Very High Statistical Significance Mean

question 58

Multiple Choice

What would experimental results with very high statistical significance mean?

• A) The hypothesis being tested is correct.
• B) The experiment had no bias.
• C) The experiment had proper controls.
• D) A true difference between treatment and control groups likely exists.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Stocks that a company originally issued and then bought back, which decreases the number of shares available for trade in the market.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership interest.

Issue Cost

Expenses associated with the issuance of new securities, including legal, accounting, and printing costs.

Treasury Stock

Shares initially released and subsequently repurchased by the corporation, leading to a decline in the total shares actively traded.