The '' symbol would appear in the ______ hypothesis and would imply that this hypothesis is ______.
A) null; non-directional
B) null; two-tailed
C) alternative; one-tailed
D) alternative; non-directional

Question

The '>' symbol would appear in the ______ hypothesis and would imply that this hypothesis is ______.
A) null; non-directional
B) null; two-tailed
C) alternative; one-tailed
D) alternative; non-directional

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The '>' symbol indicates a directional hypothesis, and it would appear in the alternative hypothesis, not the null hypothesis. Therefore, choices A and B can be eliminated. The '>' symbol suggests a one-tailed hypothesis, which is reflected in choice C. Choice D suggests a non-directional alternative hypothesis, which is not accurate.

The '>' Symbol Would Appear in the ______ Hypothesis and Would