A p-value is the
A)probability, when the null hypothesis is true, of obtaining a sample result that is at least as unlikely as what is observed
B)value of the test statistic
C)probability of a Type II error
D)probability corresponding to the critical value(s) in a hypothesis test
E)none of the above

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A p-value is defined as the probability of obtaining a result at least as extreme as the one observed, given that the null hypothesis is true. It does not directly relate to the value of the test statistic, the probability of a Type II error, or the probability corresponding to the critical value(s) in a hypothesis test.

A P-Value Is the