Statistical tests of significance provide a yes or no answer to which question?

A) Is there a correlation between variable X and variable Y?
B) Does the treatment cause changes in behavior?
C) Is any difference between the participant groups due to chance?
D) Are there any confounding variables in the research?

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Veronica Hebert · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Statistical tests of significance are used to determine whether any observed difference between participant groups is statistically significant or simply due to chance. It does not address correlation, causation, or confounding variables.

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