Which of the following is an example of the null hypothesis?
A) The mean of Group 1 will be the same as the mean of Group 2.
B) The mean of Group 1 will be larger than the mean of Group 2.
C) The mean of Group 1 will be smaller than the mean of Group 2.
D) The mean of Group 1 will increase with the mean of Group 2.

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The null hypothesis is a statement that there is no difference or relationship between two variables. Choice A states that the mean of Group 1 will be the same as the mean of Group 2, which is an example of the null hypothesis. Choices B, C, and D are alternative hypotheses, which state that there is a difference or relationship between the two groups.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Null