In testing the mean of a sample, calculating a negative value of the t-statistic (t) indicates ______.
A) the sample mean is less than the hypothesized population mean
B) the score is less than the mean
C) is greater than
D) you have made an error in your calculations

Question

In testing the mean of a sample, calculating a negative value of the t-statistic (t) indicates ______.
A) the sample mean is less than the hypothesized population mean 
B) the score is less than the mean 
C) is greater than 
D) you have made an error in your calculations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A negative value of the t-statistic indicates that the sample mean is less than the hypothesized population mean.

In Testing the Mean of a Sample, Calculating a Negative