You determine whether the probability of a statistic such as the t-statistic is

Question

You determine whether the probability of a statistic such as the t-statistic is < .01 ______.
A) when you do not reject the null hypothesis
B) because p < .01 is more precise than p < .05
C) because p < .01 is more likely to occur than p < .05
D) because p < .01 is better than p < .05

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A probability of < .01 is more precise than a probability of < .05, meaning that it indicates stronger evidence against the null hypothesis. Choosing a significance level of < .01 is a more conservative approach than choosing a significance level of < .05, as it requires stronger evidence to reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, B is the best answer.

You Determine Whether the Probability of a Statistic Such as the T-Statistic