Which research hypothesis would be considered non-directional or two-tailed?
A) Among social work students, males are more likely to desire a career in management than females.
B) Among social work students, females are more likely to desire a career in management than males.
C) Among social work students, males are just as likely to desire a career in management as female students.
D) Among social work students, males and females have different levels of desire for a career in management.

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A non-directional or two-tailed hypothesis does not specify the direction of the difference or relationship; it only suggests that there is a difference. Choice D indicates a difference without specifying which group has a higher or lower level of desire, making it non-directional.

Which Research Hypothesis Would Be Considered Non-Directional or Two-Tailed