If the purpose of the hypothesis test is to establish that a population parameter is equal to or not equal to a specific value, the ______.
A)c or c statement is always assigned to the alternative hypothesis
B)× statement is always assigned to the null hypothesis
C)equality statement is always assigned to the null hypothesis
D)equality statement is always assigned to the alternative hypothesis

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The equality statement (indicating that a parameter is equal to a specific value) is always assigned to the null hypothesis in hypothesis testing. This forms the basis for testing against the alternative hypothesis, which suggests a different value or condition.

If the Purpose of the Hypothesis Test Is to Establish