A recent study of the relationship between social activity and education for a sample of corporate executives showed the following results. The null hypothesis for the analysis is ________.
A)there is no relationship between social activity and education
B)the correlation between social activity and education is zero
C)as social activity increases,education increases
D)the mean of social activity equals the mean of education

Question

A recent study of the relationship between social activity and education for a sample of corporate executives showed the following results.  The null hypothesis for the analysis is ________.
A)there is no relationship between social activity and education 
B)the correlation between social activity and education is zero 
C)as social activity increases,education increases 
D)the mean of social activity equals the mean of education

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis is the assumption that there is no relationship between the two variables being studied. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

A Recent Study of the Relationship Between Social Activity and Education