Asked by Justin Paquet on May 02, 2024
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A '≠' symbol in the ______ hypothesis implies this hypothesis is ______.
A) null; directional
B) null; two-tailed
C) alternative; one-tailed
D) alternative; non-directional
Alternative Hypothesis
In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting some effect or difference exists.
Non-directional
Pertains to hypotheses or tests that do not specify the direction of the expected differences or relationships.
Null Hypothesis
A hypothesis positing no effect or no difference; it serves as the default assumption to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.
- Discern between the concepts of one-tailed and two-tailed hypotheses in statistical testing.
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The '≠' symbol in the alternative hypothesis implies that the hypothesis is non-directional, indicating that the expected outcome could be greater than or less than the value specified in the null hypothesis, without specifying a direction.
Learning Objectives
- Discern between the concepts of one-tailed and two-tailed hypotheses in statistical testing.