The following results were reported for an independent samples t test: t(21) = -2.32, p .01. The results suggest that
A) H₀ should be rejected.
B) H₀ should fail to be rejected.
C) the results are unlikely if H₀ is true.
D) both "a" and "c" above.

Question

The following results were reported for an independent samples t test: t(21) = -2.32, p > .01. The results suggest that
A) H₀ should be rejected.
B) H₀ should fail to be rejected.
C) the results are unlikely if H₀ is true.
D) both "a" and "c" above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The p-value is reported as being greater than .01, which means that there is not enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, H₀ should fail to be rejected.

The Following Results Were Reported for an Independent Samples T