What Is the Critical Z-Value for a One-Tailed Lower Test

question 156

Multiple Choice

What is the critical z-value for a one-tailed lower test at the 1% level of risk?

• A) +2.58
• B) -2.58
• C) +2.33
• D) -2.33
• E) None of these statements are true

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