Which of the Following Is NOT True of a Differences

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of a differences test?

• A)With the null hypothesis,the arithmetic difference between one parameter and another is 0.
• B)With both hypotheses,it is impossible to "guess" differences before testing.
• C)With the null hypothesis,the statistical test begins with the assumption that the two percentages (or means)are exactly the same value.
• D)The alternative hypothesis is that the two percentages (or means )are not the same value.
• E)With the alternative hypothesis,the difference between parameters is not 0.

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