If a researcher obtains a p-value of .08, that result is typically considered ___________________ and the researcher should ____________ the research hypothesis.
A) significant; reject
B) significant; accept
C) not significant; reject
D) not significant; accept

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A p-value of .08 is typically considered not significant because it is above the common alpha level of .05, indicating insufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, the researcher should reject the research hypothesis.

If a Researcher Obtains a P-Value of