Is the statement $\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : 18 = 10$ a valid null hypothesis?
A) Yes, this is a statement that compares a parameter to a value
B) Yes, this is a statement that compares two parameters
C) No, equalities are not permitted in a null hypothesis
D) No, there is no parameter contained in this statement

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A null hypothesis should involve a parameter of a population, such as a mean or proportion, not just a comparison of two numbers.

Is the Statement H0:18=10\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : 18 = 10H0​:18=10

Is the Statement $\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : 18 = 10$