If α = 05 and P

question 16

Multiple Choice

If α = .05 and p < .05 for a two-tailed independent samples t test, the result suggests that

• A) there was no difference between means.
• B) we should fail to reject H₀.
• C) there was a significant difference between means.
• D) both "a" and "b" are correct.

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