Which of the Following Is a Valid Statistical Hypothesis

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid statistical hypothesis?

• A)The mean blood pressure of a population of people taking an experimental drug is higher than the mean for a population of those who don't.
• B)The mean temperature of a sample of patients administered ice packs is lower than the mean of a sample given a blanket.
• C)The range of height values for wild giraffes is larger than the range of heights for giraffes in captivity.
• D)Colonies of E. Coli exposed to high salt levels reproduce more slowly than ones exposed to low salt levels.

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