In the statement, z = 1.42, p .05, which of the following interpretations is true?
A)There is a significant difference between the sample value and the population.
B)There is a marginally significant difference between the sample value and the population.
C)There is not a significant difference between the sample value and the population.
D)The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

Question

In the statement, z = 1.42, p > .05, which of the following interpretations is true?
A)There is a significant difference between the sample value and the population.
B)There is a marginally significant difference between the sample value and the population.
C)There is not a significant difference between the sample value and the population.
D)The answer cannot be determined from the information given.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "z = 1.42, p > .05" indicates that the calculated z-score is 1.42 and the corresponding p-value is greater than .05. This suggests that the sample value falls within the range of what could be reasonably expected from the population, and that there is not a significant difference between the sample value and the population. Therefore, option C is the correct interpretation of the statement.

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