Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods
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If findings are statistically significant, then conclusions can be<br />
easily drawn, but what if findings are insignificant?<br />
Power is the probability that a test or study will detect a<br />
statistically significant result.<br />
Did the independent variables or treatment have zero effect?<br />
If an effect really occurs, what is the chance that the<br />
experiment will find a "statistically significant" result?