The p-value is the probability of getting a test statistic at least as extreme as the one representing the sample data, assuming that ________.
A) the alternative hypothesis is true
B) the null hypothesis is true
C) the alternative hypothesis is false
D) the null hypothesis is false

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The p-value is defined as the probability of obtaining a test statistic as extreme as or more extreme than the one from the sample data, assuming that the null hypothesis is true. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

The P-Value Is the Probability of Getting a Test Statistic