Which of the following is not true about the alternative hypothesis?
A)It is sometimes called the research hypothesis.
B)It is assumed to be true.
C)Like the null hypothesis, it is always a statement about a population parameter.
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; instead, it is what researchers aim to support or provide evidence for through their study. The null hypothesis is the one assumed to be true until evidence suggests otherwise.

Which of the Following Is Not True About the Alternative