The P-Value Criterion for Hypothesis Testing Is to Reject the Null

question 56

Multiple Choice

The p-value criterion for hypothesis testing is to reject the null hypothesis if:

• A) p-value = \(\alpha\)
• B) p-value < \(\alpha\)
• C) p-value > \(\alpha\)
• D) -\(\alpha\) < p-value < \(\alpha\)

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