She will obtain results to support -or reject- her working hypothesis. These results are subjected to statistical analyses in order to confirm that they are statistically significant
Explanation:
The scientific method is a rigorous process that consists of raising a working hypothesis, which is tested by experimentation or observational procedures and analysis of the results. The statistical analyses may have key roles during this procedure. In an experiment that involves statistical analyses, the results are subjected to statistical measures to evaluate the significance level and thus confirm (or reject) the statements made in the working hypothesis. The p-value is one of the most used statistical measures to determine if differences are due to randomness, or they are statistically significant.
Because the calculated chi-square value of 5.19 is less than the critical value of 7.82, the null hypothesis can be supported. She is 95% confident that there is no significant variation in shell color along the beach coastline.
