Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Null Hypothesis

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an appropriate null hypothesis?

• A) The mean of a population is equal to 55.
• B) The mean of a sample is equal to 55.
• C) The mean of a population is greater than 55.
• D) Only A and C are appropriate.

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