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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Definitions:

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information so that it makes sense.

Sensory Information

Data that is perceived by the sensory organs, such as eyes, ears, skin, and then processed by the brain to make sense of the environment.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about oneself, one’s surroundings, and one’s thoughts and feelings.

Chemoreception

The biological process by which organisms detect chemical stimuli in their environment.