In a study examining gender differences in verbal fluency in children, the null hypothesis is that
A)girls and boys perform equally
B)girls will most likely outperform boys
C)boys will most likely outperform girls
D)could be either alternative b. or c., depending on the researcher's prediction

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The null hypothesis typically states that there is no difference or effect, so it would posit that girls and boys perform equally in verbal fluency.

In a Study Examining Gender Differences in Verbal Fluency in Children