Asked by Dejim Edolsa on Apr 29, 2024
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The statement "µ ≠ 3" would be part of a ______.
A) non-directional alternative hypothesis
B) directional alternative hypothesis
C) non-directional null hypothesis
D) directional null hypothesis
Non-directional
Pertaining to hypothesis testing, a hypothesis that does not predict the direction of the difference or relationship but merely asserts that a difference or relationship exists.
- Clarify the roles of hypotheses in statistical testing, including null and alternative hypotheses.
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Emmanuel NewtonApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The statement "µ ≠ 3" is a non-directional alternative hypothesis as it does not specify whether the mean is expected to be greater than or less than the hypothesized value of 3.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the roles of hypotheses in statistical testing, including null and alternative hypotheses.