What Is the Final Step in Hypothesis Testing

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the final step in hypothesis testing?

• A)Provide a statement of the null hypothesis.
• B)Compute the test statistic value.
• C)Determine the critical value.
• D)Compare the obtained value with the critical value and make a final determination.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Punishment

A process where an undesired behavior is followed by a consequence, typically reducing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Conditioned Association

The process by which two stimuli or events are linked together in the mind to produce a learned response.

Neutral

Not favoring any side in a dispute, contest, or situation; unbiased or impartial.