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Which of the following refers to the significance level of a test?
 a. The p-value.
  b. The chance of obtaining sample results at least as extreme as those you observed, when nothing is going on in the population.
  c. A preset borderline value to compare with the p-value, in order to make a decision about whether or not to reject the null hypothesis.
  d. None of the above.

Question 2

The hypothesis that motivates most studies and is usually the reason the data are being collected in the first place is the __________ hypothesis.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

ALTERNATIVE OR RESEARCH



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