In a Particular Study, a Directional Hypothesis Was Stated

question 1

Multiple Choice

In a particular study, a directional hypothesis was stated. (The researchers hypothesized that Group A would score significantly higher than Group B.) When the data were analyzed, the mean scores for Group A and Group B were 37 and 40, respectively. What should the researcher do now?

• A) State that the hypothesis is not tenable.
• B) Test to see whether 40 is significantly different from 37.
• C) Reject the null hypothesis.
• D) Assume that a Type II error has been made.

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