When researchers find that the results of their studies could have occurred by chance only 5 or fewer times in 100 possible outcomes,what do they conclude about the results?
A) that they are statistically significant
B) that they reflect an interaction between the dependent variables
C) that they are theoretically meaningful
D) that are null because of their low level of reliability

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A result is considered statistically significant if the probability of obtaining the result by chance is very low, typically at or below 5% (p < .05). Therefore, if researchers find that the results of their studies could have occurred by chance only 5 or fewer times in 100 possible outcomes, they can conclude that the results are statistically significant.

When Researchers Find That the Results of Their Studies Could