Asked by Tasha Barnes on Jul 07, 2024

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In testing the difference between two means, which of these is implied by the null hypothesis (H0) ?

A) μ1= μ2 = 0
B) μ1 - μ2 = 0
C) μ1 - μ2 ≠ 0
D) In testing the difference between two means, which of these is implied by the null hypothesis (H<sub>0</sub>) ? A)  μ<sub>1</sub>= μ<sub>2</sub> = 0 B)  μ<sub>1</sub> - μ<sub>2</sub> = 0 C)  μ<sub>1</sub> - μ<sub>2</sub> ≠ 0 D)

Null Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, it's the hypothesis that assumes no effect or no difference and serves as the basis for testing statistical significance.

Means

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of these numbers by the count of the numbers in the set.

μ

The symbol denoting the population mean in statistics, representing the average of a set of values.

  • Comprehend the development of null and alternative hypotheses in research studies.
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Savannah FoglioJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The null hypothesis typically assumes that there is no difference between the means of the two groups being compared, so option B, which states that the difference between the two means is equal to 0, is the best choice.