If the p-value for a hypothesis test is 0.027 and the chosen level of significance is ,then the correct conclusion is to ________________.
A)Reject the null hypothesis
B)Not reject the null hypothesis
C)Reject the null hypothesis if
D)Not reject the null hypothesis if

Question

If the p-value for a hypothesis test is 0.027 and the chosen level of significance is  ,then the correct conclusion is to ________________.
A)Reject the null hypothesis 
B)Not reject the null hypothesis 
C)Reject the null hypothesis if 
D)Not reject the null hypothesis if

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the p-value (probability of obtaining the observed results or more extreme results assuming the null hypothesis to be true) is less than the chosen level of significance (α), we reject the null hypothesis. The chosen level of significance is not relevant for the conclusion in this scenario.

If the P-Value for a Hypothesis Test Is 0