A Researcher States a Null Hypothesis (H₀) That μ =

question 115

Multiple Choice

A researcher states a null hypothesis (H₀) that μ = 25. Which of the following is the most likely source of this particular value for?

• A) her personal beliefs
• B) her review of the research literature
• C) her own research
• D) her intuition

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