What Is the Relationship Between Statistical Significance and Practical Significance

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between statistical significance and practical significance?

• A) Statistical significance does not equal practical significance.
• B) If an outcome is statistically significant,this means that it has practical significance.
• C) If an outcome is practical significance,this means that it has statistical significance.
• D) Statistical significance and practical significance are really the same thing.

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Definitions:

Acute Psychosis

A mental state characterized by a disconnect from reality, which may include hallucinations and delusions, and is of sudden onset.

Sedative

A type of medication or substance that induces relaxation, calmness, and often sleepiness, used to reduce stress or anxiety.

Antipsychotic

A type of medication mainly used to manage psychosis, including delusions or hallucinations.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.