Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Alternative Hypotheses

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding alternative hypotheses?

• A)They are alternatives to the experimental hypotheses.
• B)They state the predicted relationship if the sample statistic does not fall in the region of rejection.
• C)They describe the population parameters represented by the sample data if the predicted relationship exists.
• D)They describe the population parameters represented by the sample data if the predicted relationship does not exist.

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