Which of the following is correct regarding statistical hypotheses (null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis)?
a. They describe the population parameters our sample data represent if there is or is not a predicted relationship.
b. They describe the sample data if there is or is not a relationship in the population.
c. We can prove a relationship exists in the population by confirming these hypotheses.
d. They are the hypotheses we perform on the statistics in our experiment.
Question 2When is a one-tailed test used?
a. When no relationship is predicted
b. When a relationship is predicted and the direction in which the scores will change is predicted
c. When the demonstrated relationship is predicted
d. When a relationship is predicted without stating the direction in which the scores will change
Question 3Which of the following is correct regarding experimental hypotheses?
a. We can prove a predicted relationship exists in a population by confirming an experimental hypothesis.
b. They describe the population parameters to be tested by the experiment.
c. They describe the predicted relationship we may or may not find in an experiment.
d. We can prove theories about behavior by confirming experimental hypotheses.
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