What Type of Hypothesis Is Demonstrated by the Following Statement

question 12

Multiple Choice

What type of hypothesis is demonstrated by the following statement? "There will be no difference in the number of adverse events among patients discharged two days after an abdominal hysterectomy compared with patients discharged four days after an abdominal hysterectomy."

• A) Nondirectional hypothesis
• B) Directional hypothesis
• C) Deductive hypothesis
• D) Null hypothesis

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