The p-value for a hypothesis test is defined as the probability of observing a ___________________________________________________.
A)population mean at least as extreme as the one selected for the hypothesis test, assuming the alternative hypothesis is true
B)sample mean at least as extreme as the one selected for the hypothesis test, assuming the null hypothesis is true
C)critical value at least as extreme as the one selected for the hypothesis test, assuming the null hypothesis is true
D)critical value at least as extreme as the one selected for the hypothesis test, assuming the null hypothesis is false

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The p-value is the probability of observing a sample mean (or more extreme) under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true. It does not assume the alternative hypothesis is true nor does it directly involve population means or critical values in its definition.

The P-Value for a Hypothesis Test Is Defined as the Probability