In reply to Rick Wicklin.

The set of statements "The p-value is not small, so there is insufficient evidence to reject the hypothesis that finishing the course is independent of gender. The other statistical tests (not shown) show similar results. These data do not suggest that gender significantly affects the odds of failing or the risk of failing." and "To obtain statistical significance, a larger cadre of women would need to be in the study." sure makes it look like it's only statistical significance that matters. I know you know that's not the case. I'm only stating that the article gives the impression that only statistical significance matters.