In testing the difference between two means, which of these is implied by the null hypothesis (H₀)? A) μ₁= μ₂ B) μ₁ μ₂ C) μ₁

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In testing the difference between two means, which of these is implied by the null hypothesis (H₀)? A) μ₁= μ₂ B) μ₁ > μ₂ C) μ₁ < μ₂

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The null hypothesis assumes that there is no significant difference between the means of the two groups being compared, so it implies that their means are equal (option A). It does not assume that one mean is greater or smaller than the other (options B and C), nor does it involve any random string (option D).

In Testing the Difference Between Two Means, Which of These