For a two-sample hypothesis test for differences in population parameters 1) and 2), which of the following is the correct form of an upper-tailed test? A) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≥ 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≤ 0 C) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) 0 D) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≤ 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) 0

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For a two-sample hypothesis test for differences in population parameters 1) and 2), which of the following is the correct form of an upper-tailed test? A) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≥ 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) < 0 B) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) > 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≤ 0 C) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) < 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) > 0 D) H0: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) ≤ 0 vs. H1: population parameter 1) - population parameter 2) > 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In an upper-tailed test, the null hypothesis (H0) typically assumes that the difference between the two population parameters is less than or equal to zero, while the alternative hypothesis (H1) suggests that the difference is greater than zero. This is correctly represented in option D.

For a Two-Sample Hypothesis Test for Differences in Population Parameters