In a study of a weight loss? program, 6 subjects lost an average of 41 lbs. It i
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Question
In a study of a weight loss? program, 6 subjects lost an average of 41 lbs. It is found that there is about a 39?% chance of getting such results with a diet that has no effect.
Does the weight loss program have practical? significance?
A.
?No, the program is not practically significant because the results are likely to occur even if the weight loss program has no effect.
B.
?No, the program is not practically significant because the amount of weight lost is trivial.
C.
?Yes, the program is practically significant because the results are too unlikely to occur by chance.
D.
?Yes, the program is practically significant because the amount of lost weight is large enough to be considered practically significant.
Explanation / Answer
Option A is correct
No, the program is not practically significant becuase results are likely to occur ( it has 39% chances) even if the weight loss program has no effect.