In Testing the Difference Between Two Means, What Is Implied

question 96

Multiple Choice

In testing the difference between two means, what is implied by the alternative hypothesis (H₁) ?

• A) μ₁ = μ₂
• B) μ₁ - μ₂ = 0
• C) μ₁ - μ₂ ≠ 0

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