Which of the following beliefs is the BEST example of an alternative hypothesis (H₁)? A) "Boys and girls are equally likely to become obese as they age." B) "Pepsi and Coke taste the same." C) "Taking steroids help baseball players hit more home runs." D) "Drugs such as Viagra do not improve the relationship between married couples."

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The belief "Taking steroids help baseball players hit more home runs" is a specific and testable statement that contradicts the null hypothesis (that taking steroids does not help players hit more home runs) and is therefore the best example of an alternative hypothesis. Options A, B, and D are either general statements or do not present a clear alternative hypothesis.

Which of the Following Beliefs Is the BEST Example of an Alternative