Which of the Following Statements About the Null Hypothesis Is

question 208

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the null hypothesis is false?

• A) It is the first of two opposing hypotheses in any hypothesis test.
• B) It is a description of the status quo.
• C) It is a vehicle for making startling new claims that contradict the conventional wisdom.
• D) Ifis corroborated in a hypothesis test, no action need be taken by anyone.
• E) It is the first of two opposing hypotheses in any hypothesis test and it is a description of the status quo.

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Definitions:

Peer Relationships

Social connections between individuals of similar age, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

Self-Respect

The regard for one’s own standing or position, characterized by pride in oneself and one’s achievements and a respect for one’s own dignity and worth.

Common Type of Family

The nuclear family, consisting of two parents and their children, once considered the norm in many societies.

Extended Family

An extended family unit that encompasses not just the immediate parents and children, but also includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and various other kin.