The Numerical Quantity Computed from the Data That Is Used

question 173

Multiple Choice

The numerical quantity computed from the data that is used in deciding whether to reject H₀ is the:

• A)significance level.
• B)critical value.
• C)test statistic.
• D)parameter.

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