Statistical significance (p < 0.05) means:

A The result is clinically important

B There is less than a 5% probability the result occurred by chance alone

C 100% certainty

D No errors occurred

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

p < 0.05 means <5% probability of obtaining the observed result if the null hypothesis were true. It does not guarantee clinical relevance.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Statistical significance (p < 0.05) means:" is Option B: There is less than a 5% probability the result occurred by chance alone.

The other options — A) The result is clinically important, C) 100% certainty, D) No errors occurred — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: p < 0.05 means

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Statistical significance (p < 0.05) means:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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