Which of the Following Is TRUE About Hypothesis Testing

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about hypothesis testing?

• A) The typical goal is to reject the alternative hypothesis in favor of the null hypothesis.
• B) A hypothesis may be rejected but can never be accepted completely.
• C) Marketing research studies attempt to prove results.
• D) The null hypothesis is assumed to be false for the purpose of the test.
• E) All of the above are true about hypothesis testing.

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Definitions:

Choanoflagellates

Flagellated heterotrophic protists closely related to animals.

Collar

In the context of biology, often refers to a region or structure that encircles another, but without additional context, the term is overly broad.

Flagellum

Long, slender cellular structure used for motility.

Eukaryote

Single- or multicelled organism whose cells characteristically have a nucleus; a protist, fungus, plant, or animal.