When formulating a hypothesis test about a population mean, the alternative hypothesis should avoid using an equality.

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The alternative hypothesis should be formulated in such a way that it suggests a difference or inequality between the population mean and the hypothesized value. If the alternative hypothesis uses an equality, then the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis will be identical, making the test invalid.

When Formulating a Hypothesis Test About a Population Mean, the Alternative