A Researcher Hypothesizes That There Is a Difference in Level

question 68

Multiple Choice

A researcher hypothesizes that there is a difference in level of fear of crime for the elderly and young adults. In conducting an analysis to test this hypothesis, how might the alternative hypothesis be stated?

• A) H₁: μD = 0
• B) H₁: μD ≠ 0
• C) H₁: μElderly ≠ μYoung Adults
• D) H₁: μElderly > μYoung Adults

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