If We Do Not Reject the Null Hypothesis, We Conclude

question 30

Multiple Choice

If we do not reject the null hypothesis, we conclude that:

• A) there is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the alternative hypothesis is true
• B) there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the alternative hypothesis is true
• C) there is enough statistical evidence to infer that the null hypothesis is true
• D) there is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the null hypothesis is true
• E) the test is statistically insignificant at whatever level of significance the test was conducted at

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Definitions:

Independent Agencies

Government organizations that operate independently of the executive departments, tasked with regulating and overseeing specific areas of public policy.

Social Regulation

Rules imposed by government to correct market failures and achieve social policy goals, such as environmental protection and worker safety.

Executive Agencies

Agencies of the executive branch of government that are task-focused and responsible for the execution of laws and government policies.

Economic Regulation

Government-imposed restrictions on the economic activities of individuals or companies to correct market failures or achieve social goals.