If the critical z-value for a hypothesis test equals 2.45,what value of the test statistic would provide the least chance of making a Type I error?
A)3.74
B)1.07
C)2.46
D)4.56

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A Type I error occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected. To minimize this error, the test statistic should be as far as possible from the critical value in the direction of the alternative hypothesis. Among the options, 4.56 is the farthest from 2.45, reducing the chance of a Type I error.

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