If a test has been found to be statistically significant at the .05 level, the probability of getting this result by chance alone is
A) exactly 5 times out of 100.
B) equal to or more than 5 times out of 100.
C) equal to or less than 5 times out of 100.
D) more than 5 times out of 1,000.

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A statistically significant result at the .05 level means that the probability of getting a result as extreme as the one observed by chance alone is equal to or less than 5 times out of 100. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

If a Test Has Been Found to Be Statistically Significant