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E20-007 · Question #141

E20-007 Question #141: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. There is a 3% chance that you have identified a difference between the populations when in reality. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

You do a Student's t-test to compare the average test scores of sample groups from populations A and B. Group A averaged 10 points higher than group B. You find that this difference is significant, with a p-value of 0.03. What does that mean?

Options

  • AThere is a 3% chance that a sample group from population A will score 10 points higher that a sample
  • BThe difference in scores between a sample from population A and a sample from population B will
  • CThere is a 3% chance that you have identified a difference between the populations when in reality
  • DThere is a 97% chance that a sample group from population A will score 10 points higher that a sample

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