What Does Statistical Analysis of Experimental Results Determine

Question

What does statistical analysis of experimental results determine?
A) the amount of bias in the experimental design
B) the likelihood that the results are due to the experimental treatment
C) whether the experiment proves that the hypothesis being tested is correct
D) whether the proper controls were used in the experiment

Accepted Answer

Statistical analysis of experimental results determines the likelihood that the results are due to the experimental treatment, and not just due to chance or other factors. It does not determine the amount of bias in the experimental design, prove that the hypothesis is correct, or assess whether proper controls were used.