The numerical quantity computed from the data that is used in deciding whether to reject H₀ is the: A)significance level. B)critical value. C)test statistic. D)parameter.

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The numerical quantity computed from the data that is used in deciding whether to reject H₀ is the test statistic. The significance level and critical value are used in determining the rejection criteria, but the actual decision to reject or not is based on the value of the test statistic. The parameter is a characteristic of the population being studied and is typically unknown.

The Numerical Quantity Computed from the Data That Is Used