In order to determine whether or not you will reject the null hypothesis, the test statistic must be compared against the _______.
A)critical value
B)significance level
C)obtained value
D)p value

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The critical value is the value beyond which we reject the null hypothesis. The obtained value and p-value are used to calculate the test statistic and determine statistical significance, but it is ultimately the comparison of the test statistic to the critical value that determines rejection or acceptance of the null hypothesis. The significance level (B) is used in conjunction with the critical value but does not replace it as a comparison point.

In Order to Determine Whether or Not You Will Reject