If the p-value for a hypothesis test is 0.027 and the chosen level of significance is α = 0.05, then the correct conclusion is to ________.
A) reject the null hypothesis
B) not reject the null hypothesis
C) reject the null hypothesis if σ = 10
D) not reject the null hypothesis if σ = 10

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The p-value (0.027) is less than the chosen level of significance (α = 0.05), which means there is strong evidence against the null hypothesis. Therefore, we reject the null hypothesis.

If the P-Value for a Hypothesis Test Is 0