If the researcher computes the probability of the calculated statistic and compares it to alpha, the level of significance to reach a decision, the researcher is using the p-value method for testing the hypotheses.

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The statement is correct. The p-value is compared to the chosen level of significance (alpha) to determine if the null hypothesis should be rejected or not. If the p-value is less than or equal to the chosen alpha level, the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative hypothesis. If the p-value is greater than the chosen alpha level, the null hypothesis is not rejected.

If the Researcher Computes the Probability of the Calculated Statistic