Two Samples, Each with N = 8, Produce an Independent-Measures

question 30

Multiple Choice

Two samples, each with n = 8, produce an independent-measures t statistic of t = -2.15.Which of the following decisions is justified?

• A)Reject H₀ with α = .05 but fail to reject with α = .01.
• B)Reject H₀ with α = .05 and reject H₀ with α = .01.
• C)Fail to reject H₀ with α = .05 and fail to reject with α = .01.
• D)Fail to reject H₀ with α = .05 but reject H₀ with α = .01.

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