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In a research study, a scientist decided to use the 98% confidence interval to interpret his results. Which of the following would be true regarding the p-value to assign statistical significance?

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A p value of The researcher should use a p-value Correct The researcher can choose either of the p-values The researched should use a p value of

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Confidence level of 98% implies alpha equals 1 minus 0.98 equals 0.02. Statistical significance requires p less than alpha. Using p less than 0.05 would be inconsistent with stricter 98% interval, so threshold must be below 0.02.

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