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In statistics, a p-value represents:

  1. Power of the study
  2. Clinical significance of the finding
  3. Effect size of the treatment
  4. Probability that the result occurred by chance alone
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Correct answer: D. Probability that the result occurred by chance alone

p-value = probability of obtaining results at least as extreme as observed, assuming null hypothesis is true — i.e., probability finding occurred by chance. p<0.05 = statistically significant. Does NOT measure clinical significance or effect size.

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