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How is the standard error of the mean useful in hypothesis testing?
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The SEM is used to calculate the test statistic (e.g., t-statistic) in hypothesis testing. The test statistic is compared to a critical value to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis. A smaller SEM generally leads to a larger test statistic, increasing the likelihood of rejecting the null hypothesis if it is false.