When using tests of statistical significance,the odds that the observed difference was due to chance are stated as a
A)percent variance.
B)coefficient of correlation.
C)probability.
D)standard deviation.

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When using tests of statistical significance, the odds that the observed difference was due to chance are stated as a probability (known as p-value). A p-value indicates the likelihood of obtaining the observed results or more extreme results if the null hypothesis (statement being tested) is true. A smaller p-value suggests that the observed difference is unlikely to be due to chance, providing evidence for rejecting the null hypothesis.

When Using Tests of Statistical Significance,the Odds That the Observed