A Statement That Some Difference or Effect Is Expected Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

A statement that some difference or effect is expected is called a(n) ________.

• A) null hypothesis
• B) alternative hypothesis
• C) random hypothesis
• D) standardized hypothesis
• E) incidence of difference

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