The Alternative Hypothesis for a Two-Tailed Independent-Groups T Test States

question 47

Multiple Choice

The alternative hypothesis for a two-tailed independent-groups t test states that​

• A)H₀: m₁ ¹ m₂.
• B)H₀: m₁ = m₂.
• C)H_a: m₁ ¹ m₂.
• D)H_a: m₁ = m₂.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms previously existing beliefs or biases.

Principle Of Falsifiability

The criterion for demarcating scientific from non-scientific statements; a theory must be testable and potentially able to be proven false.

Denialism

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Cognitive Inertia

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