The First Step in Hypothesis Testing Is Always

question 141

Multiple Choice

The first step in hypothesis testing is always:

• A) formulating two opposing hypotheses, called the null and alternative hypotheses
• B) selecting a test statistic
• C) calculating the p-value
• D) determining the rejection region
• E) determining the critical value

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Experimental Research

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Survey

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Experimentation

A method of scientific investigation involving the manipulation and controlled testing of variables to establish cause and effect relationships.

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A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a correlation exists.