What Is the Correct Order of Steps in Testing a Hypothesis

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of steps in testing a hypothesis?

• A) statement of null hypothesis, setting level of risk, selection of test statistic
• B) statement of null hypothesis, computation of test statistic, selection of test statistic
• C) selection of test statistic, comparison of obtained value to critical value, computation of test statistic
• D) selection of test statistic, computation of test statistic, statement of null hypothesis

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