You calculate a value of 1.17 for the t-statistic and find falls in the region of non-rejection. As a result, the most appropriate conclusion is that you ______.
A) do not reject the alternative hypothesis
B) reject the null hypothesis
C) reject the alternative hypothesis
D) do not reject the null hypothesis

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A t-statistic falling in the region of non-rejection means that the calculated t-value does not exceed the critical t-value in the rejection region. Therefore, we fail to reject the null hypothesis and accept it as true. The correct answer is D - do not reject the null hypothesis.

You Calculate a Value of 1