Select the Best Desired Outcome for a Patient Who Uses

question 26

Multiple Choice

Select the best desired outcome for a patient who uses valerian.

• A) The patient will report that stress level is lower.
• B) The patient will report undisturbed sleep throughout the night.
• C) The patient will report increased interest in recreational activities.
• D) The patient will report early morning waking without an alarm clock.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that proposes a specific relationship between variables, contrary to the null hypothesis.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of the expected difference or relationship between two variables.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistics that there is no significant difference or effect, and any observed difference is due to sampling or experimental error.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that suggests a difference or effect, opposite to the null hypothesis.