Asked by Gerardo Ramirez on May 04, 2024

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If p < .05, then the difference in results between the experimental group and the control group is probably

A) difficult to replicate.
B) due to a correlation, not a causation.
C) statistically significant.
D) too small to measure.

Statistically Significant

A term indicating that the results of a study are unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, according to predefined criteria.

Experimental Group

The group in a scientific study that receives the treatment or intervention being tested, in contrast to the control group.

Control Group

in experiments, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a baseline to compare the effects of that treatment.

  • Gain insight into the idea of statistical significance and its influence on the outcomes of experiments.
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Jorge MaganaMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
If p < .05, it means that there is a less than 5% probability that the difference between the experimental and control groups is due to chance. This indicates that the difference is statistically significant.