The t statistic is more _____ than the z statistic because one is less likely to observe an extreme t statistic.
A) conservative
B) liberal
C) extreme
D) representative

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The t statistic is more conservative than the z statistic because it takes into account the variability or uncertainty in the sample mean compared to the population mean. This means that the t distribution has heavier tails, making extreme t values less likely to occur than extreme z values, and requiring a larger sample size to yield a significant result.

The T Statistic Is More _____ Than the Z Statistic