When Should You Set the Significance Level for Your Research

question 63

Multiple Choice

When should you set the significance level for your research study?

• A) Before the research data have been analyzed
• B) After the research data have been analyzed
• C) After looking at the probability values
• D) The computer sets the significance level

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