When a One-Tailed Test Is Used, the Region for Rejection

question 131

Multiple Choice

When a one-tailed test is used, the region for rejection is _________ than when a two-tailed test is used.

• A) larger
• B) smaller
• C) the same as
• D) None of the above.

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