A Sample of N = 25 Scores Produces a T

question 27

Multiple Choice

A sample of n = 25 scores produces a t statistic of t = -2.062.If the researcher is using a two-tailed test, then which of the following is the correct statistical decision?

• A)The researcher can reject the null hypothesis with ? = .05 but not with ? = .01.
• B)The researcher can reject the null hypothesis with either ? = .05 or ? = .01.
• C)The researcher must fail to reject the null hypothesis with either ? = .05 or ? = .01.
• D)It is impossible to make a decision about H₀ without more information.

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Definitions:

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which we reject the null hypothesis, assuming the alternative hypothesis.

Analytical Comparison

The process of examining similarities and differences between two or more items or datasets to draw conclusions.

Critical Value

A threshold in hypothesis testing that determines the boundary between accepting or rejecting the null hypothesis.

Analytical Comparison

A process of examining similarities and differences between two or more items or data sets, often to understand their nature or determine key factors.