Asked by Jasmin Castaneda on Jun 19, 2024

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The hypothesis of most interest to the researcher is:

A) the alternative hypothesis.
B) the null hypothesis.
C) both hypotheses are of equal interest.
D) Neither hypothesis is of interest.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, proposing that there is a significant difference or effect.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, often tested against an alternative hypothesis in statistical analysis.

Researcher Interest

The particular area of study or question that a researcher is focused on exploring in their work.

  • Gain insight into the conception and creation of null and alternative hypotheses.
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TB
Tanzania BaconJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The alternative hypothesis is the one that the researcher wants to support or prove, therefore it is the one of most interest. The null hypothesis is usually the default or status quo assumption, so it is not necessarily of greater interest to the researcher.