Which of the following is the first step in hypothesis testing?
A) calculating the value of the test statistic
B) stating the hypothesis
C) choosing the appropriate test statistic
D) stating the conclusion
E) developing a decision rule

Question

Which of the following is the first step in hypothesis testing?
A)	calculating the value of the test statistic
B)	stating the hypothesis
C)	choosing the appropriate test statistic
D)	stating the conclusion
E)	developing a decision rule

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The first step in hypothesis testing is stating the hypothesis, either as a null hypothesis or an alternative hypothesis. This forms the basis for the rest of the testing process, including choosing an appropriate test statistic, developing a decision rule, calculating the value of the test statistic, and stating a conclusion.

Which of the Following Is the First Step in Hypothesis