When testing for association between two variables, it is possible that they can be statistically significant but not appear to be meaningfully associated.

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Statistical significance only measures the likelihood of obtaining an association by chance, not the strength or direction of the association. A statistically significant association may still have a weak or non-existent effect size, making it less meaningful in practical terms.

When Testing for Association Between Two Variables, It Is Possible