Which of the following is true regarding setting up a hypothesis test?
A)If you do not reject the null hypothesis,you have proven it to be true.
B)The null hypothesis may refer to a sample statistic such as the sample mean
C)The alternative hypothesis never includes an equal sign
D)The null and alternative hypotheses may or may not be collectively exhaustive statements.

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The alternative hypothesis (H1 or Ha) is a statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and usually represents a new theory or the effect that the researcher believes exists. It never includes an equal sign because it is testing for a difference, change, or relationship, not a specific value.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Setting Up a Hypothesis