What Does a P Value Measure

question 44

Multiple Choice

What does a p value measure?

• A) probability of wrongly concluding the true parameter is 0
• B) the significance level of a research test
• C) probability of the alternative hypothesis being true
• D) the correlation between two levels

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Stocks that the original issuing company has repurchased, decreasing the total number of shares available for trade in the public market.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, which does not necessarily reflect market value.

Cumulative

Relating to an amount that has been gathered or accumulated over time, often used in the context of dividends or other financial aggregates.

Preferred Stock

A type of equity security that has a higher claim on a company's assets and earnings than common stock, often paying fixed dividends.