If the Null Hypothesis Is H₀: μ₁ ≤ μ₂, Then

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the null hypothesis is H₀: μ₁ ≤ μ₂, then the alternative hypothesis would be _____________.

• A) H₁: μ₁ > μ₂
• B) H₁: μ₁ ≥ μ₂
• C) H₁: μ₁ = μ₂
• D) H₁: μ₁ ≠ μ₂

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