Which of the following is not true about the alternative hypothesis?
A)It is assumed to be true based on the sample results.
B)Like the null hypothesis, it is always a statement about a population parameter.
C)It is sometimes called the research hypothesis.
D)It is usually a statement that the researcher hopes to demonstrate is true.

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The alternative hypothesis is not assumed to be true based on sample results; it is what researchers aim to provide evidence for through hypothesis testing.

Which of the Following Is Not True About the Alternative