A statistically significant finding can sometimes be the result of chance fluctuation. This concern can be eased by
A) replication.
B) using case studies.
C) making predictions before seeing the data.
D) using manipulated independent variables.

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Replication helps to verify the results and rule out the possibility that the finding was a result of chance fluctuation. Using case studies, making predictions before seeing the data, and using manipulated independent variables may not be sufficient to address this concern.

A Statistically Significant Finding Can Sometimes Be the Result of Chance