In an Experiment, If the Obtained Results Would Occur by Chance

question 429

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, if the obtained results would occur by chance in less than five experiments out of 100, the results

• A)were randomly assigned.
• B)cannot be replicated.
• C)were statistically significant.
• D)were part of a meta-analysis.

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Definitions:

Experimental Situation

A controlled environment where variables are manipulated to test hypotheses and observe outcomes in research.

Typical Behavior

Actions or reactions that are considered normal or expected within a specific society or among a particular group of people.

Validity

The scientific requirement that the data being collected must actually reflect the phenomenon being studied.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.