SOLUTION: An analyst performs a hypothesis test resulting in a p-value of .085. Which one of the following statements best describes a correct action to take? A

Question 929517: An analyst performs a hypothesis test resulting in a p-value of .085. Which one of the following statements best describes a correct action to take?

A Fail to reject the null hypothesis if α = .10

B Reject the null hypothesis if α = .10

C Reject the null hypothesis if α = .05 but fail to reject if α = .10

D Reject the null hypothesis for any value of α > .085

E None of the above are correct

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.085 < .10
B Reject the null hypothesis if α = .10
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