When the Results of a Study Are Statistically Significant, This

question 90

Multiple Choice

When the results of a study are statistically significant, this means that the results

• A) were what was predicted by the null hypothesis.
• B) were surprising and did not correspond to theory.
• C) have practical implications.
• D) are necessarily meaningful and useful.
• E) are unlikely to be due to mere chance.

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Definitions:

P/E

Price-to-Earnings Ratio, a valuation metric comparing the current share price of a company to its per-share earnings.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold on the open market.

Net Cash

The amount of cash available after accounting for cash inflows and outflows.

Financing Activities

Actions that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital or borrowings of the entity, as reflected in the company's cash flow statement.