After the data have been analyzed, the nurse realizes that the probability has a value of less than .05. This means that the findings are which of the following?
1. Statistically significant
2. Statistically insignificant
3. Chance occurrences
4. Generalized
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: If findings in a research study are statistically significant–which means they did not occur by chance–the probability value is less than .05, the acceptable level of significance.
Rationale 2: Values greater than .05 are considered to be statistically insignificant and there is a greater probability that the results were due to chance occurrences.
Rationale 3: Values greater than .05 are considered to be statistically insignificant and there is a greater probability that the results were due to chance occurrences.
Rationale 4: It is not known what the generalized findings would be.
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