Hypothesis Tests for a Mean Using the Critical Value Method

question 130

Multiple Choice

Hypothesis tests for a mean using the critical value method require:

• A) knowing the true value of σ.
• B) sampling a normal population.
• C) specifying β in advance.
• D) specifying α in advance.

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