If a Two-Sided Statistical Test Returns a P-Value Less Than

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a two-sided statistical test returns a P-value less than 0.05, then what can be said about the parameter value specified in the null hypothesis?

• A) It is guaranteed to be inside the 95% confidence interval for the parameter.
• B) It is guaranteed to be outside the 95% confidence interval for the parameter.
• C) It is very likely inside the 95% confidence interval for the parameter.
• D) It is very likely outside the 95% confidence interval for the parameter.

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