Your independent-samples t test research hypothesis is that, when asked the ideal number of children to have, men report a higher average than women. The following results are consistent with the _____ and you proceed to _____.

A) null hypothesis … Step 3 (check significance level)
B) null hypothesis … Step 4 (state conclusion)
C) research hypothesis … Step 3 (check significance level)
D) research hypothesis … Step 4 (state conclusion)

Question

Your independent-samples t test research hypothesis is that, when asked the ideal number of children to have, men report a higher average than women. The following results are consistent with the _____ and you proceed to _____.
 
A) null hypothesis … Step 3 (check significance level)
B) null hypothesis … Step 4 (state conclusion)
C) research hypothesis … Step 3 (check significance level)
D) research hypothesis … Step 4 (state conclusion)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The results are consistent with the research hypothesis if men report a higher average number of children than women, which means you proceed to Step 3 to check the significance level of your findings before drawing a conclusion.

Your Independent-Samples T Test Research Hypothesis Is That, When Asked