The p-value for a hypothesis test is set up by the decision maker to minimize the probability of committing a Type I error.

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The p-value is calculated based on the data collected in the study and represents the probability of observing the data, or something more extreme, if the null hypothesis is true. It is not set up by the decision maker but is determined by the data and the statistical test used.

The P-Value for a Hypothesis Test Is Set Up by the Decision