Which of the Following Provides the Best Stem for a Multiple-Choice

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best stem for a multiple-choice item?

• A)Which of the following did not contribute to the depression?
• B)One major factor that contributed to the depression is
• C)The depression was
• D)The depression was caused by

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting some effect or difference exists.

Non-directional

Pertains to hypotheses or tests that do not specify the direction of the expected differences or relationships.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis positing no effect or no difference; it serves as the default assumption to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the expected direction of the relationship between variables, indicating an increase or decrease.