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Statistical significance guarantees that a study's results are important.

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Is it true that statistical significance guarantees that a study's results are important?

No. A reference article states plainly that statistical significance does not imply importance and is distinct from practical significance. Several other sources similarly caution that significance should not be treated as a guarantee of substantive or replicable results.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 5 against · Last checked

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Statistical significance
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Statistical significance. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistical_significance

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Statistical Significance Should Not Be Considered One of Life's Guarantees: Effect Sizes Are Needed.
2001
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Tammi, V. (2001). Statistical Significance Should Not Be Considered One of Life's Guarantees: Effect Sizes Are Needed.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ628804

Mann Whitney test results interpretation
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Mann Whitney test results interpretation. (n.d.). stats.stackexchange.com. https://stats.stackexchange.com/questions/336179

Exploring the Replicability of a Study's Results: Bootstrap Statistics for the Multivariate Case.
1992
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Bruce, T. (1992). Exploring the Replicability of a Study's Results: Bootstrap Statistics for the Multivariate Case.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED344895

The Use (and Misuse) of Statistical Significance Testing: Some Recommendations for Improved Editorial Policy and Practice.
1987
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Bruce, T. (1987). The Use (and Misuse) of Statistical Significance Testing: Some Recommendations for Improved Editorial Policy and Practice.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED287868

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