English MCQ #11067

Hard inference. “The paper reports a statistically significant result, but the effect size is tiny and the authors caution against overinterpretation.” What should a careful reader conclude first?

English MCQ #11067

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Hard inference. “The paper reports a statistically significant result, but the effect size is tiny and the authors caution against overinterpretation.” What should a careful reader conclude first?

    • A) Significance always means large real-world impact
    • B) Statistical significance does not automatically imply practical importance
    • C) Tiny effects should be interpreted as impossible outcomes
    • D) Authors always hide contradictions

    Answer: Statistical significance does not automatically imply practical importance

    Explanation: Statistical significance indicates that a result is unlikely due to chance, but it does not measure the size or practical importance of an effect — a tiny effect size limits real-world relevance.