If the Results Indicate That the Difference Between the Means

question 1

Multiple Choice

If the results indicate that the difference between the means is statistically significant at the .05 level (t = 2.03, df = 19) , what should you conclude?

• A) Accept the null hypothesis
• B) There is not a significant difference between the means
• C) Reject the null hypothesis
• D) Reject the alternative hypothesis

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