Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative hypothesis?
A) The mean of a sample is greater than 55.
B) The mean of a population is greater than 55.
C) The mean of a sample is equal to 55.
D) The mean of a population is equal to 55.

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Alternative hypotheses propose a change, difference, or relationship. They are about the population, not the sample. Thus, "The mean of a population is greater than 55" is an appropriate alternative hypothesis, as it suggests a specific direction of difference from a value for the entire population.

Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Alternative Hypothesis