If Testing for the Difference Between the Means of Two

question 24

Multiple Choice

If testing for the difference between the means of two related populations,the appropriate null hypothesis is:

• A)H₀ : μ_D ≠ 0
• B)H₀ : μ_D = 0
• C)H₀ : μ_D < 0
• D)H₀ : μ_D > 0

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