If the Probability of an Observed Difference Being a Result

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the probability of an observed difference being a result of sampling error is less than 5%, then:

• A) the null hypothesis is usually accepted
• B) the null hypothesis is usually rejected
• C) the null hypothesis is always rejected
• D) the null hypothesis is always accepted

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