Statistical insignificance
Contrary to popular belief, the term “statistically significant” does not mean that something important, momentous, or convincing took place. If you think that we’re using the word significant here in a way that would make your thesaurus proud, you’re falling victim to a cunning bit of sleight of hand. Don’t let poets lie to you.
“You shouldn’t let poets lie to you.” — Björk
For those who prefer to keep their exposure to statistical nitty gritty to a minimum, here’s all you need to know about the term statistically significant: