For a Two-Sample Hypothesis Test for Differences in Population Parameters

question 17

Multiple Choice

For a two-sample hypothesis test for differences in population parameters 1) and 2) , which of the following is the correct form of an upper-tailed test?

• A) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≥ 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) < 0
• B) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) > 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≤ 0
• C) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) < 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) > 0
• D) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≤ 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) > 0

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