In Comparing the Difference of the Means Between Two Groups $\mu$

question 30

Multiple Choice

In comparing the difference of the means between two groups, the null hypothesis can also be stated as ____.

• A) \(\mu\)1 - \(\mu\)2 = 0
• B) \(\mu\)1 + \(\mu\)2 = 0
• C) \(\mu\)1 x \(\mu\)2 = 0
• D) \(\mu\)1 / \(\mu\)2 = 0

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