Question

Leticia, a graduate student in psychology, has conducted a research study that has confirmed her hypothesis that high maternal warmth predicts higher levels of social adjustment. Because her results are statistically _____, Leticia is considering publishing her findings.

Answer 1

significant

Explanation:

Statistical significance: The term statistical significance is defined as the tendency of the relationship between two pr more than two variables are being caused by something except the chance. It refers to the statement that if the null hypothesis of the research is true then the probability of getting a large or larger result is low.

If the p-value of any research is equal or less than to the set of significance level then the data is being considered as statistically significant.

In the question above, the given statement signifies Leticia's results as statistically significant.