A Researcher Obtains Z = 3

question 20

Multiple Choice

A researcher obtains z = 3.98 for a one-sample z test.If her decision is to retain the null hypothesis,then what do you know about her decision?

• A) Her decision was inconclusive.
• B) Her decision was based on a two-tailed test.
• C) Her decision resulted in a Type III error.
• D) Her decision was inconclusive and her decision was based on a two-tailed test.

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Durham Rule

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American Law Institute (ALI) Rule

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