If the Results of a Hypothesis Test Include the Phrase

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the results of a hypothesis test include the phrase "p > .05," then the decision should be made to ____________.

• A) reject H₀.
• B) fail to reject H₀.
• C) accept H₁.
• D) both "a" and "c" are true.

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