In hypothesis testing, the critical value is: A)a number that establishes the boundary of the reject H₀ region B)based on the significance level $\alpha$ C)compared to the test statistic to determine if the null hypothesis is rejected D)all of the above E)none of the above

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The critical value is a threshold that helps determine whether to reject the null hypothesis. It is indeed based on the significance level (usually denoted as alpha, α), establishes the boundary of the rejection region, and is compared to the test statistic to decide on the null hypothesis's fate.

In Hypothesis Testing, the Critical Value Is: A)a Number That α\alphaα

In Hypothesis Testing, the Critical Value Is:
A)a Number That $\alpha$