A Toy Store Owner Hypothesizes That Parents Spend Less Than

question 73

Multiple Choice

A toy store owner hypothesizes that parents spend less than $100 on toys per visit to her store. This is a(n) :

• A) hypothesis.
• B) directional hypothesis.
• C) negative hypothesis.
• D) positive hypothesis.
• E) alternative hypothesis.

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