After applying a statistical test, an investigator gets the &;p value&; as 0.01. It means that-

A. The probability of finding a significant difference is 1%

B. The probability of declaring a significant difference, when there is truly no difference, is 1%

C. The difference is not significant 1% times and significant 99% times

D. The power of the test used is 99%

Correct Answer: The probability of declaring a significant difference, when there is truly no difference, is 1%

Description: <p> The probability of declaring a significant difference is 1%. Reference:Simple Biostatistics by Indrayan & Indrayan,1st edition,pg no:155-56.. <p>

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