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

question 73

Multiple Choice

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

• A) "Caffeine doesn't affect my ability to fall asleep."
• B) "Girls are just as good at sports as are boys."
• C) "I'm more likely to buy a product if it's endorsed by my favorite actor."
• D) "It doesn't matter what college I go to."

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Definitions:

Saltatory Conduction

Fast propagation of an action potential at successive nodes of Ranvier; saltatory means “leaping.”

Nodes Of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath around nerve fibers where the axon is exposed and action potentials are regenerated.

Sodium-Potassium Pumps

Membrane proteins that help maintain cellular homeostasis by actively transporting sodium out of cells and potassium into cells.

Multiple Sclerosis

An autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to demyelination, inflammation, and damage to nerve cells.