Which of the Following Illustrates the Null Hypothesis

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the null hypothesis?

• A) There is no significant difference in the achievement of groups taught by Method A and Method B.
• B) The difference in the effects on achievement of Method A and Method B equals zero.
• C) There is no relationship between the method of teaching and achievement.
• D) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Matched Pairs

A research design in which subjects are paired based on shared characteristics or behaviors, ensuring that each pair is as similar as possible except for the variable under investigation.

Rank Orders

This term describes a method of organizing data where items are arranged based on their order or rank, often without considering the actual distance or difference between the rankings.

Variable of Interest

The specific element, factor, or measure that a researcher seeks to investigate or analyze in a study.

Matched Pairs Design

A research methodology where participants are paired based on certain criteria, ensuring each pair is as identical as possible, and each member is then allocated to different experimental conditions.