Which statement is correct about a p-value?
A) The smaller the p-value the stronger the evidence in favor of the alternative hypothesis.
B) The smaller the p-value the stronger the evidence in favor the null hypothesis
C) Whether a small p-value provides evidence in favor of the null hypothesis depends on whether the test is one-sided or two-sided.
D) Whether a small p-value provides evidence in favor of the alternative hypothesis depends on whether the test is one-sided or two-sided.

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A smaller p-value indicates stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, thus supporting the alternative hypothesis. It does not depend on the test being one-sided or two-sided.

Which Statement Is Correct About a P-Value