A t test value that is smaller than the tabled value of t
A) leads to rejection of the null hypothesis
B) leads to retention of the null hypothesis
C) leads to acceptance of the alternative hypothesis
D) is evidence of an arithmetic mistake.

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When a t test value is smaller than the tabled value of t, it means that the observed data do not significantly differ from what would be expected under the null hypothesis. Therefore, there is not enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis, leading to its retention.

A T Test Value That Is Smaller Than the Tabled