What is the primary use of statistical significance?

What will be an ideal response?


The primary use of statistical significance is to determine whether two measures with different values are different from each other simply due to random chance or not. It is a method to assist with decision making.  Statistical significance is used to test a scientific hypothesis, assuming that study bias is minimal.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When you are caring for a patient with either a medical complaint or a traumatic injury, you should typically perform the reassessment:

A) Before the secondary assessment B) When a life-threatening condition is found C) Immediately following the primary assessment D) While transporting the patient to the hospital

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Employers that are regulated by OSHA include:

A) manufacturers. B) church organizations. C) independent contractors. D) federal agencies.

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The first positive wave in a normal QRS complex is the R wave, which represents conduction of the electrical impulse:

A. through the right ventricle. B. to the right atrium. C. to the left ventricle. D. through the left atrium.

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