When Deciding the Null and Alternative Hypotheses, the Rule of Thumb

question 51

True/False

When deciding the null and alternative hypotheses, the rule of thumb is that if the claim contains the equality (e.g., at least, at most, no different from, etc.), the claim becomes the null hypothesis. If the claim does not contain the equality (e.g., less than, more than, different from), the claim is the alternative hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Restricting Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa where weight loss is achieved primarily through dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise, without regular binge-eating or purging behavior.

Binge/Purge Type

Describes a behavior pattern in eating disorders characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by efforts to avoid weight gain through purgative methods.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person’s physical or mental health.

Body Dissatisfaction

A negative perception of one's own body image, often involving a discrepancy between one’s actual physical appearance and the ideal body image one wishes to achieve.