The determination of whether the results of a study are statistically significant occurs during which step of the scientific method?
A) the communication of the results
B) the evaluation of the hypothesis through examination of the data collected
C) the design of the study
D) the conducting of the study
E) the stating of the hypothesized relationships between variables

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Statistical significance is determined during the evaluation of the hypothesis, where the data collected during the study is examined to see if the results support or refute the hypothesis. This involves statistical analysis to assess the likelihood that the observed outcomes are due to chance.

The Determination of Whether the Results of a Study Are