Which Best Illustrates the Distinction Between Statistical Significance and Practical

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which best illustrates the distinction between statistical significance and practical importance?

• A)"In 2006, 240 out of 400 statistics students at Oxnard Technical College sold their textbooks at the end of the semester, compared with 220 out of 330 students in 2005, a significant decrease."
• B)"Our new manufacturing technique has increased the life of the 80 GB USB AsimoDrive external hard disk significantly, from 240,000 hours to 250,000 hours."
• C)"In 50,000 births, the new vaccine reduced the incidence of infant mortality in Morrovia significantly from 14.2 deaths per 1000 births to 10.3 deaths per 1000 births."
• D)"The new Sky Penetrator IV business jet's cruising range has increased significantly from 3,975 miles to 4,000 miles."

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Definitions:

Mood Contagion

The psychological phenomenon where one person's mood or emotional state influences another's, often within groups or between individuals.

Positive

An attribute or condition that is constructive, beneficial, or optimistic in nature.

Negative

refers to something that is not desirable, favorable, or constructive.

Type A Personality

Characterized by a constant feeling of working against the clock and a strong sense of competitiveness.