A researcher obtains z = 3.98 for a one-sample z test. If her decision is to retain the null hypothesis, then what do you know about her decision?

A. Her decision was inconclusive.
B. Her decision was based on a two-tailed test.
C. Her decision resulted in a Type III error.
D. Her decision was inconclusive and her decision was based on a two-tailed test.


Ans: C

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