In interpreting a P-value of 0.45, a researcher states that the results are statistically significant because the

Question:

In interpreting a P-value of 0.45, a researcher states that the results are statistically significant because the P-value is less than 0.5, indicating that the results are not likely to occur by chance.
Decide whether the statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false). Explain clearly.