Statistical Significance and Random Chance
Which statement best describes the role of statistical significance in distinguishing between patterns that arise from random chance and those that are non-random?
A
Statistical significance indicates that an observed pattern is unlikely to occur by chance alone, suggesting a non-random relationship.
B
Statistical significance confirms that a pattern is entirely random and has no underlying cause.
C
Statistical significance proves that a pattern is caused by a specific factor, eliminating randomness.
D
Statistical significance is unrelated to determining whether patterns are random or non-random.
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