Which of the Following Is Not True About the Alternative

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the alternative hypothesis?

• A)It is assumed to be true based on the sample results.
• B)Like the null hypothesis, it is always a statement about a population parameter.
• C)It is sometimes called the research hypothesis.
• D)It is usually a statement that the researcher hopes to demonstrate is true.

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Definitions:

Statistical Analysis

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