What type of hypothesis is demonstrated by the following statement? "There will be no difference in the number of adverse events among patients discharged two days after an abdominal hysterectomy compared with patients discharged four days after an abdominal hysterectomy."
A) Nondirectional hypothesis
B) Directional hypothesis
C) Deductive hypothesis
D) Null hypothesis

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Correct D: This is a null hypothesis,stating that there is no relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
Incorrect A: This example is not a nondirectional hypothesis; no expected direction is present.
Incorrect B: This example is not a directional hypothesis.
Incorrect C: This example is not a deductive hypothesis.

What Type of Hypothesis Is Demonstrated by the Following Statement