The Alternative Hypothesis for an Independent-Groups T Test States That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The alternative hypothesis for an independent-groups t test states that _____.

• A)the two levels of the independent variable are essentially the same
• B)the independent and dependent variables are related
• C)the independent and dependent variables are unrelated
• D)the dependent variable influences the value of the independent variable

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