Interpreting p-Values

AP Statistics· difficulty 3/5

A test produces p-value = 0.03.

Which interpretation is INCORRECT?

  • A

    We have moderately strong evidence against H₀.

  • B

    Reject H₀ at α = 0.05.

  • C

    There is a 3% probability that H₀ is true.

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  • D

    Assuming H₀ true, P(observed data or more extreme) = 0.03.

Explanation

The p-value is NOT P(H₀ true). It is P(data | H₀).

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