If the Test Value in the Figure Below, for a Test

question 52

Multiple Choice

If the test value in the figure below, for a test of the difference between two large sample means, is 2.57 when the critical value is 1.96, what decision about the hypothesis should be made?

• A) reject the null hypothesis
• B) accept the null hypothesis
• C) reject the alternative hypothesis
• D) not enough information

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