A toy store owner hypothesizes that parents spend less than $100 on toys per visit to her store. This is a(n):
A) hypothesis.
B) directional hypothesis.
C) negative hypothesis.
D) positive hypothesis.
E) alternative hypothesis.

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A directional hypothesis specifies the expected direction of the relationship, in this case, that parents spend "less than" $100.

A Toy Store Owner Hypothesizes That Parents Spend Less Than