Explain the Difference Between Statistical Significance, Relationship Strength, and Substantive

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Short Answer

Explain the difference between statistical significance, relationship strength, and substantive significance.

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Definitions:

Vector

An agent, such as an insect or rodent, that carries and transmits a disease-causing organism from one host to another.

Disease Transmission

The mechanism by which a disease spreads from one individual to another, either through direct contact, vectors, or environmental factors.

Parasitic Organism

An organism that lives on or within a host species, deriving nutrients at the host's expense, often causing harm but occasionally living in an otherwise harmless relationship.

Endocrine Disruptor

A chemical substance that interferes with the endocrine (hormone) system, potentially causing cancerous tumors, birth defects, and other developmental disorders.