When do you use a statistical test of significance?
A) when you need to measure the differences among variables
B) so you can definitively prove a theory
C) when you are unsure what level of importance should be attached to a theoretical construct
D) so you can determine whether your conclusion was right or wrong

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Statistical tests of significance are used to determine if there are meaningful differences or relationships among variables, helping to infer if observed patterns are likely due to chance.

When Do You Use a Statistical Test of Significance