In a simple experiment, a statistically significant result has traditionally been interpreted as meaning that
A) temporal precedence has been established
B) a stable baseline has been established
C) there is less than a 5% chance that the relationship between the independent and dependent variable is spurious
D) there is less than a 5% chance that temporal precedence has been violated

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A statistically significant result traditionally means that there is less than a 5% chance (p < 0.05) that the observed relationship between the independent and dependent variable is due to random chance, suggesting the relationship is not spurious.

In a Simple Experiment, a Statistically Significant Result Has Traditionally