Which of the following would be most useful as a guide for determining statistical significance in a research study?

A. the mean posttest score
B. the value of p in the analysis of the data
C. the value of the standard deviation from pretest scores
D. the value of the effect size from the comparison of pretest and posttest scores


Ans: B

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