Which of the Following Can Be the Null Hypothesis for a Research

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be the null hypothesis for a research study that would employ the chi-square test for independence?

• A)H₀: gender and SUV ownership are dependent
• B)H₀: gender and SUV ownership are independent
• C)H₀: μ_gender = μ_{SUV ownership}
• D)H₀: σ²_gender = σ²_{SUV ownership}

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Definitions:

Equally Wide

Referring to intervals or bins in a histogram or distribution that have the same width, ensuring uniformity in data representation.

Histogram

A graphical representation of data using bars of different heights to show the frequency of values in a dataset.

Intervals

Ranges or spans of values within which a variable or an observation can lie, often used in the context of measurement scales or confidence estimates.

Overlap

The extent to which two or more groups or distributions share common elements or regions.