When Testing the Hypothesis $H _ { o } : p _ { 1 } - p _ { 2 } = 0$

question 10

True/False

When testing the hypothesis $H _ { o } : p _ { 1 } - p _ { 2 } = 0$ , the alternative hypotheses $H _ { a } : p _ { 1 } - p _ { 2 } > 0$ and $H _ { a } : p _ { 2 } - p _ { 1 } > 0$ can be used interchangeably.

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Definitions:

Axon

A neuron, or nerve cell, features a long, slender outgrowth which is primarily involved in sending electrical messages away from the neuron's main body.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Electrical Conduction

The movement of electrically charged particles through a transmission medium.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, essential in the body for maintaining cellular function, nerve impulses, and fluid balance.