The significance of the p value as the measure for statistical significance resides in the fact that:
a. it reveals the fractional equivalent of the number of times in 100 that your results would occur by chance.
b. a p value of .01 means your data would occur by chance once in 100
c. this result would be rendered statistically insignificant at a p value of .01
d. all the above statements in a–c are true and that there is evidence in support of the research hypothesis
Ans: D
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