Which of the following hypotheses is an alternative hypothesis?
A) There is no relationship between grade point average and drinking behavior among college students
B) Seniors are no more likely than freshmen to binge drink
C) Men are more likely to binge drink than women
D) Athletes and non-athletes are equally likely to binge drink
E) There is no difference in alcohol consumption among beer drinkers and wine drinkers

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The alternative hypothesis is the one that suggests a specific relationship or difference between variables. Option C suggests that men are more likely to binge drink than women, making it an alternative hypothesis. The other options either suggest no relationship or no difference between variables, making them null hypotheses.

Which of the Following Hypotheses Is an Alternative Hypothesis