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In one-tailed test , we give our decision at $\alpha$ level of significant.

But in two-tailed test , why do we give our decision at $2\alpha$ level of significant? Why do we not give the decision of two-tailed test at $\alpha$ level of significant?

For example , The Durbin-Watson test for autocorrelation

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The decision rule for two-tailed test against alternative $\rho\ne0$ is:

If $d<d_L$ or $4-d<d_L$, conclude $d$ is significant, reject $H_0$ at level $2\alpha$ .

Why at level $2\alpha$ ? Why not at level $\alpha$ or $\alpha/2$?

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