ACOAs

question 62

Multiple Choice

ACOAs:

• A)may not be different from other adults raised in dysfunctional families
• B)are vastly different from other populations
• C)are not a viable research population
• D)are a very special group

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis that proposes a specific relationship between variables, opposed to the null hypothesis.

Non-directional Null Hypothesis

A type of null hypothesis that states there is no difference or effect, without specifying the direction of the difference or effect.

Directional Alternative Hypothesis

A type of alternative hypothesis that specifies the direction of the anticipated difference or effect between groups or variables.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect between the variables being studied, serving as a default position.