Suppose the Counselor Tested the Null Hypothesis That Fourth Graders

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose the counselor tested the null hypothesis that fourth graders in this class were less depressed than those at the school generally. She figures her t score to be -.20. What decision should she make regarding the null hypothesis?

• A)Reject it
• B)Fail to reject it
• C)Postpone any decisions until a more conclusive study could be conducted
• D)There is not enough information given to make a decision

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