Using the Z Table, Find the Critical Value (Or Values)

question 9

Multiple Choice

Using the z table, find the critical value (or values) for an = 0.021 left-tailed test.

• A) -2.03
• B) -2.31
• C) -1.01
• D) -1.15

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