Imagine the value of a t-statistic is less than the critical value for α = .01 but greater than the critical value for α = .05. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to report the level of significance? A) p .01 C) p .05 D) p

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Imagine the value of a t-statistic is less than the critical value for α = .01 but greater than the critical value for α = .05. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to report the level of significance? A) p < .01 B) p > .01 C) p > .05 D) p < .05

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Since the t-statistic is greater than the critical value for α = .05, we can reject the null hypothesis at the .05 level of significance. Therefore, p < .05 is the appropriate way to report the level of significance. However, we cannot reject the null hypothesis at the .01 level of significance, so p > .01 and p > .05 are not valid choices.

Imagine the Value of a T-Statistic Is Less Than the Critical