In doing the statistical test in analysis of variance problem, you accept the null hypothesis while testing with n alpha = .01.You were later told that you should have tested the null hypothesis with alpha = .05.You should
A)change nothing since the outcome is the same
B)re-test since the results might change
C)accept the null hypothesis since the result is just the opposite with alpha = .05
D)consider taking a larger sample size to decrease alpha
E)none of the above

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It is important to test at the originally intended alpha level to avoid invalid results or incorrect interpretation. Retesting at alpha = .05 will ensure that the correct hypothesis is accepted or rejected.

In Doing the Statistical Test in Analysis of Variance Problem