Asked by Robbie Bullard on May 04, 2024

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An investigator decides to consider the results of an experiment to be statistically significant if p < .05. An analysis of the result indicates that p = .09. What conclusion, if any, can the investigator draw?

A) The results do not justify any conclusion.
B) The results are statistically significant.
C) The results are significant for the control group but not for the experimental group.
D) Although the results are not statistically significant, they are replicable.

Statistically Significant

A term indicating that the likelihood of an observed result occurring by chance is low, often used in hypothesis testing.

p < .05

A statistical significance level indicating that the probability of the observed data occurring by chance is less than 5%.

Experimental Group

The experimental group in a scientific experiment refers to the group of subjects who receive the variable being tested, in contrast to the control group.

  • Interpret statistical significance and its importance in psychological research.
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Daniel TottenMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Since p = .09 and it is greater than .05, the results are not statistically significant. This means that the investigator cannot draw any conclusion based on these results. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.