The Second Step in Hypothesis Testing Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

The second step in hypothesis testing is:

• A) stating the null and research hypotheses.
• B) determining the characteristics of the comparison distribution.
• C) selecting the appropriate test based on the population, comparison distribution, and underlying assumptions.
• D) determining the critical values for a test.

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