Which of the following is true of statistical significance testing?
A) It is a process of inference.
B) It can lead to an incorrect conclusion about the population.
C) It is synonymous with measuring effect size.
D) Both a and b are true.
E) All of the above are true.

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Statistical significance testing is a process of inference that uses sample data to make inferences about a population. However, it can lead to an incorrect conclusion about the population because it is possible to have a statistically significant result that is not practically significant. Therefore, both options A and B are true. Option C is not true as measuring effect size is a separate concept from statistical significance testing.

Which of the Following Is True of Statistical Significance Testing