For a Hypothesis Test in Which the Null Hypothesis Is $\mu$

question 18

Multiple Choice

For a hypothesis test in which the null hypothesis is $\mu$ ₁ - $\mu$ ₂ > 0, which of the following statements must be true?

• A)To reject the null hypothesis, \(\mu\)₁ cannot be less than \(\mu\)₂.
• B)Failing to reject the null hypothesis will mean that \(\mu\)₁ and \(\mu\)₂ are equal.
• C)The sample means will be different.
• D)The null hypothesis can only be rejected if the sample means are not equal.

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