The Null and Alternative Hypotheses ______

question 4

Multiple Choice

The null and alternative hypotheses ______.

• A) are mutually exclusive from each other
• B) contain values of a sample statistic such as the sample mean ( )
• C) are two types of research hypotheses
• D) state the critical values of a statistic needed to reject the null hypothesis

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

The study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking."

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that underlie behaviors and perceptions, including thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

Scientific Study

A systematic investigation and analysis of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Functionalist Theory

A perspective in sociology and anthropology that emphasizes the interconnectedness of society by focusing on how its various parts maintain social order.