Which of the Following Is the Appropriate Null Hypothesis When

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the appropriate null hypothesis when testing whether two population variances are equal?

• A)H₀ : =
• B)H₀ : ≠
• C)H₀ : >
• D)H₀ : ≥

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