Which of the following cannot be Ho_________________?
Correct answer: D. Q ≠ Qo
- A. Q ≤ Qo
- B. Q ≥ Qo
- C. Q = Qo
- D. Q ≠ Qo
Explanation
The null hypothesis contains the equality component, either explicitly or as part of an inequality such as Q ≤ Q₀ or Q ≥ Q₀. A strict inequality Q ≠ Q₀ is therefore used as an alternative hypothesis.
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