PRC-2 · Chapter 12 · Question 28 of 55
A 'null hypothesis' (H0) is most commonly used in statistical testing to represent:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) A state of no change or no effect.
Explanation
The null hypothesis is the baseline assumption that there is no significant difference, effect, or relationship; it is the hypothesis that the test seeks to challenge.
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