Which of the Following Represents a Null Hypothesis Regarding Differences

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a null hypothesis regarding differences in SAT score by demographic characteristics?

• A) There are no differences in SAT scores among students of different race and ethnicities.
• B) Hispanic students score lower than any other students on the SAT.
• C) Hispanic students score higher than any other students on the SAT.
• D) There are significant differences in SAT among students of different race and ethnicities.

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