The ____ is a specific statement of prediction that usually states there is no effect of the experimental manipulation.
A)null hypothesis
B)predictive hypothesis
C)alternative hypothesis
D)theoretical hypothesis

Question

The ____ is a specific statement of prediction that usually states there is no effect of the experimental manipulation.
A)null hypothesis​
B)predictive hypothesis
C)alternative hypothesis
D)theoretical hypothesis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis is the specific statement of prediction that usually states there is no effect of the experimental manipulation. This hypothesis is often used as a comparison to the alternative hypothesis, which predicts a significant effect of the experimental manipulation. The other answer choices (predictive hypothesis, theoretical hypothesis) are not commonly used terms in the context of hypothesis testing.

The ____ Is a Specific Statement of Prediction That Usually