In hypothesis testing, H₀ states that
A) obtained differences from μ are more than chance differences.
B) the independent variable was effective.
C) the independent variable was not effective.
D) both "a" and "b" are correct.

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H₀ in hypothesis testing states that the independent variable was not effective. Option A refers to the alternative hypothesis (H₁), which states that obtained differences from μ are more than chance differences. Option B is incorrect as it states the opposite of H₀. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

In Hypothesis Testing, H₀ States That