We Are About to Test a Hypothesis Using Data from a Well-Designed

question 645

Multiple Choice

We are about to test a hypothesis using data from a well-designed study. Which is true?
I. A small P-value would be strong evidence against the null hypothesis.
II. We can set a higher standard of proof by choosing α = 10% instead of 5%.
III. If we reduce the alpha level, we reduce the power of the test.

• A) none of these
• B) I and III only
• C) I only
• D) III only
• E) II only

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