A Researcher Calculates a Mean from a Sample of 18

question 49

Multiple Choice

A researcher calculates a mean from a sample of 18 people. In analyzing her data, she states the following hypotheses: H₀: μ = 20 and H₁: μ ≠ 20. For α = .05, which is an appropriate critical value?

• A) 1.734
• B) 2.110
• C) 2.101
• D) 2.086

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