It is somewhat easier to find a significant result when using a one-tailed test rather than a two-tailed test because
A) the critical region for a one-tailed test is smaller than the critical region for a two-tailed test.
B) the critical region for a two-tailed test is smaller than the critical region for a one-tailed test.
C) the critical region for a one-tailed test is in the middle of the distribution instead of in the tails.
D) the critical region for a two-tailed test is in the middle of the distribution instead of in the tails.

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In a one-tailed test, the entire alpha level is allocated to one tail, making it easier to reach the critical region compared to a two-tailed test, where the alpha level is split between two tails.

It Is Somewhat Easier to Find a Significant Result When