In a Study Examining Gender Differences in Verbal Fluency in Children

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a study examining gender differences in verbal fluency in children, the null hypothesis is that

• A)girls and boys perform equally
• B)girls will most likely outperform boys
• C)boys will most likely outperform girls
• D)could be either alternative b. or c., depending on the researcher's prediction

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