Which of the Following Is an Example of a Directional

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a directional hypothesis?

• A) Women are more likely to experience higher levels of fear of crime.
• B) Women are more likely to experience different levels of fear of crime.
• C) Men are more likely to experience different levels of fear of crime.
• D) Men and women will have equal levels of fear of crime.

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