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Modules 4-1 To 4-4
Modules 4-1 To 4-4
- The operational definition of the cut-off point from where we decide what is something rare
by chance or common by chance is called checking the statistical significance.
- The results are significant when,
P < 0.05
- If SPSS value is < 0.05, then:
o Rare by chance and statistically significant
o Need alternative explanation.
- If SPSS value is > 0.05, then:
o Common by chance and not statistically significant
o Chance is the probable explanation.