After a researcher has tested all their participants and they have their data,what information can statistics add to their knowledge?
A) how many other researchers have found the same results
B) the likelihood that the results will be published
C) the extent that the dependent variable depends on the independent variable
D) the likelihood that the results would have been found by chance alone

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Statistics can help determine the likelihood that the results were found by chance alone, which is important in determining the validity of the findings. While A and B may be important considerations, they do not add to the researcher's knowledge about the results themselves. C is a concept that may be relevant in analyzing and interpreting the results, but does not necessarily add new information to the researcher's knowledge.

After a Researcher Has Tested All Their Participants and They