When a Difference Between Two Groups Is "Statistically Significant," This

question 116

Multiple Choice

When a difference between two groups is "statistically significant," this means that

• A) the difference is statistically real but of little practical significance.
• B) the difference is probably the result of sampling variation.
• C) the difference is not likely to be due to chance variation.
• D) all of these differences exist.

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Definitions:

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Clinical Significance

The extent to which a treatment or intervention produces a meaningful change or effect that impacts a patient's symptoms, functioning, or quality of life.

Insufficient Symptoms

A situation where the number of symptoms present is below the threshold required for a clinical diagnosis, often leading to challenges in treatment planning.

Bizarre Behavior

Extremely strange or unusual actions or conduct, often indicative of psychological distress.