What Is the First Step in the Process of Testing

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the process of testing a hypothesis in a quantitative study?

• A) Set the alpha level
• B) Compute the sample statistic
• C) Identify a null and alternative hypothesis
• D) Collect data

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