As the test statistic becomes larger, the p-value
A)gets smaller
B)becomes larger
C)stays the same, since the sample size has not been changed
D)becomes negative

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The p-value is the probability of observing a test statistic as extreme as the one calculated, assuming the null hypothesis is true. As the test statistic becomes larger, it becomes increasingly unlikely to observe such an extreme result by chance alone, so the p-value decreases. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

As the Test Statistic Becomes Larger, the P-Value