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ss2343 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

The process of using statistics to make decisions about the hypotheses based on the data collected in the experiment is known as _____.

a. statistical inference c. empirical observation
b. statistical frequency d. scientific determinism

Question 2

A directional hypothesis is also called a _____ hypothesis.

a. null c. two-tailed
b. one-tailed d. bidirectional

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
This is the definition of statistical inference.

Answer to Question 2

B
A directional hypothesis utilizes only one tail of the normal distribution and predicts the direction of the change caused by the independent variable.