Interpreting p-Values

AP Statistics· difficulty 3/5

A test produces p-value = 0.03.

The p-value is best interpreted as:

A
$The probability that H₀ is true.$
B
$The probability of observing data this extreme or more, assuming H₀ is true.$
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C
$The probability of making a Type II error.$
D
$The probability that Hₐ is true.$

Explanation

P-value = P(observed or more extreme | H₀ true). It is NOT P(H₀).

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