When the researcher makes a decision based on "p

Question

When the researcher makes a decision based on "p < .01," which of the following is true? There may be more than one true statement.
A) The investigator is less confident that they are making the right decision in rejecting the null hypothesis than when they use the .05 level.
B) The investigator is less confident that they are making the right decision in rejecting the null hypothesis than when they use the .001 level.
C) The investigator is more confident that they are making the right decision in rejecting the null hypothesis than when they use the .05 level.
D) The investigator is more confident that they are making the right decision in rejecting the null hypothesis than when they use the .001 level.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When p < .01, the investigator is more confident in rejecting the null hypothesis than at the .05 level (C), but less confident than at the .001 level (B).

When the Researcher Makes a Decision Based on "P