Traditionally in hypothesis testing the null hypothesis represents the "status quo" which will be overturned only if there is evidence against it. Which of the statements below might represent a
Null hypothesis?
A)The teaching method raises SAT scores.
B)The treatment has no effect.
C)The defendant is guilty.
D)None of the above

Question

Traditionally in hypothesis testing the null hypothesis represents the "status quo" which will be overturned only if there is evidence against it. Which of the statements below might represent a
Null hypothesis? 
A)The teaching method raises SAT scores.
B)The treatment has no effect.
C)The defendant is guilty.
D)None of the above

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The Answer is B

Traditionally in Hypothesis Testing the Null Hypothesis Represents the "Status