Statistical significance refers to whether research

A) variables are causally related.
B) participants were randomly assigned to particular conditions.
C) findings are due to chance variations.
D) results add support to previous findings.

Statistical Significance

A measure that indicates whether the results of an experiment or study are likely not due to chance, but to a specific factor or intervention.

Chance Variations

Random changes or differences that occur naturally within processes, which can affect outcomes unpredictably.

Causally Related

A connection between two events where one directly affects the outcome or occurrence of the other.