AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
A p-value of 0.03 means the result
A.would occur by chance only 3% of the time if no real effect existed
B.is 3% likely to be wrong
C.proves the hypothesis true
D.is 97% important
Explanation
Core Concept
Below the conventional .05 threshold, so the result is considered statistically significant — unlikely under the null hypothesis.
Correct Answer
Awould occur by chance only 3% of the time if no real effect existed
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