Suppose that you are reading a newspaper article claiming that men and women differ significantly on a new test of creativity. As you read more closely, you realize that the males' average was 101, one point higher than the females' average of 100 . What would you conclude?

a. The results probably did not really reach statistical significance.
b. The results probably have little practical significance.
c. The study probably tested a small number of males and females.
d. The results can be generalized to people living in other geographic regions.


B

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