The null hypothesis for an independent samples t test specifies _________________ and the alternative hypothesis specifies _________________.
A) that sample means are not equal; no difference between sample means
B) no difference between sample means; that samples mean are not equal
C) that population means are not equal; no difference between population means
D) no difference between population means; that population means are not equal

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The null hypothesis in an independent samples t-test posits that there is no difference between the population means of the two groups being compared. The alternative hypothesis, on the other hand, suggests that there is a difference between the population means of these groups.

The Null Hypothesis for an Independent Samples T Test Specifies