Which of the Following Beliefs Is the BEST Example of an Alternative

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following beliefs is the BEST example of an alternative hypothesis (H₁) ?

• A) "Boys and girls are equally likely to become obese as they age."
• B) "Pepsi and Coke taste the same."
• C) "Taking steroids help baseball players hit more home runs."
• D) "Drugs such as Viagra do not improve the relationship between married couples."

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Consequentialist Theory

A moral theory that judges the rightness or wrongness of actions based solely on their outcomes or consequences.

Ethics of Care

A philosophical perspective that emphasizes interpersonal relations and the importance of compassion, empathy, and emotional response in moral judgment.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that proposes actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.