In a study of a weight loss program, 35 subjects lost a mean of 3.3 lbs after 12
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Question
In a study of a weight loss program, 35 subjects lost a mean of 3.3 lbs after 12 months. Methods of statistics can be used to show that a this diet had no effect, the likelihood of getting these results is roughly 5 chances in 1000. Does weight loss program have statistical significance? Does the weight loss program have practical significance? Does the weight loss program have statistical significance? A. No, because the results are unlikely to occur by chance. B. Yes, because the results are likely to occur by chance. C. Yes, because the results are unlikely to occur by chance. D. No, because the results are likely to occur by chance. Does the weight loss program have practical significance? A. Yes, amount of lost weight is large enough to be considered practically significant. B. Yes, the results an 100 unlikely to occur by chance. C. No, the results have a chance to occur even if the weight loss program had no effect. D. No someone starting a weight loss program would likely want to lose considerably more than 3.3 lb.Explanation / Answer
Answer:
C. Yes, because the results are unlikely to occur by chance.
A. yes, the amount of lost weight is large enough to be considered practically significant.