04. Setting Up Hypotheses

Which hypothesis is the hypothesis we believe before collecting any data?
SOLUTION: The null hypothesis.

Select all of the below statements that are true regarding the null and alternative hypotheses.
SOLUTION:
  • We assume the null hypothesis is true before we collect any data.
  • The null and alternative hypotheses should be competing, non-overlapping hypotheses.
  • I never lose at chess is a possible null hypothesis.
  • Null hypotheses usually contain an equals sign when they pertain to mathematical ideas.

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