For which of the following p-values of a test statistic is a null hypothesis likely to be accepted?

1.02

2.32%

3.2%

4.42

A1 & 2 only

B2 & 3 only

C2 & 4 only ✓ Correct

D1 & 3 only

Correct answer: (C) 2 & 4 only

Explanation

A null hypothesis is likely accepted when the p-value is large.

A p-value of 32 percent is large, so the null is retained.

A p-value of 0.42 is also large and supports keeping the null.

A p-value of 0.02 is small and leads to rejecting the null.

A p-value of 2 percent, that is 0.02, likewise signals rejection.

The larger the p-value, the weaker the evidence against the null.

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