Interpreting A P-Value In Context
In a study comparing a new diet plan to a standard diet, participants in the new plan group lost an average of 5 pounds more than those in the standard diet group. Based on a randomization distribution, the p-value for this result is 0.03. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this p-value?
A
There is a 3% chance that the diet has no effect
B
97% of people will lose more weight on the new diet
C
If the diet has no effect, a difference of 5+ pounds would occur in 3% of randomizations
D
The probability of losing exactly 5 pounds is 0.03
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