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Question 7 • MO-Psychology

Which of the following statements concerning statistical probability is not true?

Answer
A
Probability involves the level of certainty a researcher has in a circumstance or event taking place.
B
Probability influences how much a researcher is able to generalize research results back to the population.
C
Probability influences whether or not a researcher can claim statistical significance.
D
Probability levels for finding statistical significance increase as statistical power decreases.

Explanation

Statistical power is the probability of detecting a real effect when one exists. As power decreases, it becomes less likely—not more likely—that a study will find a statistically significant result. Therefore, statement D is not true; the other statements describe ways probability relates to certainty, generalization, and significance.

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