Are the Following Statements $H _ { 0 } : = 12$

question 146

Multiple Choice

Are the following statements $H _ { 0 } : = 12$ and $H _ { 1 } : \neq 12$ valid null and alternative hypotheses?

• A) No, there are no parameters contained in these statements.
• B) Yes, these statements are two non-overlapping hypotheses and compare a parameter to a value.
• C) No, the alternative hypothesis cannot contain numeric values.
• D) Yes, these statements are two non-overlapping hypotheses and compare two parameters.

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