For a Test of a Mean, Which of the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

For a test of a mean, which of the following is incorrect?

• A)H₀ is rejected when the calculated p-value is less than the critical value of the test statistic.
• B)In a right-tailed test, we reject H₀ when the test statistic exceeds the critical value.
• C)The critical value is based on the researcher's chosen level of significance.
• D)If H₀: μ ≤ 100 and H₁: μ > 100, then the test is right-tailed.

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