Which of the Following Statements Would Be Considered a Two-Tailed

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be considered a two-tailed hypothesis?

• A) A female doctor will be more empathetic than her male counterpart.
• B) As rates of immunization for measles increase, the incidence of measles will decrease.
• C) It is clear that there is a relationship between a healthy balanced diet and feelings of well-being.
• D) The use of antibiotics will not impact the progression of a viral infection.

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Definitions:

Controlling Individuals

Persons who exert undue influence over the behavior and decisions of others, often in manipulative or harmful ways.

Philippe Pinel

A French physician who was a pioneer in the development of a more humane psychological approach to the custody and care of psychiatric patients.

Moral Therapy

A psychological approach from the 19th century emphasizing humane treatment and moral discipline to rehabilitate mental illness, focusing on individual patient attention.

North America

A continent entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and almost all within the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south.