A Directional Hypothesis

question 10

Multiple Choice

A directional hypothesis

• A)is tested with a paired t-test.
• B)stipulates whether alpha or beta is more important.
• C)requires more participants than a nondirectional hypothesis.
• D)predicts which of two means will be larger.

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