Question
Identify the correct type of hypothesis in the example below:
A researcher is interested in investigating the differences between males and females when it comes to their level of agreeableness. He formulates his hypothesis as follows: H0: μA = μB
Alternative hypothesis
Directional hypothesis
Substantive hypothesis
Empirical hypothesis
None of the above
A researcher is interested in investigating the differences between males and females when it comes to their level of agreeableness. He formulates his hypothesis as follows: H0: μA = μB
Alternative hypothesis
Directional hypothesis
Substantive hypothesis
Empirical hypothesis
None of the above
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The hypothesis presented (H0: μA = μB) is the null hypothesis, which indicates that there is no difference in the level of agreeableness between males (μA) and females (μB).
In the context of the options provided:
- **Alternative hypothesis**: This would typically be the statement that there is a difference (H1: μA ≠ μB).
- **Directional hypothesis**: This is a specific type of alternative hypothesis indicating the direction of the difference (e.g., males are more agreeable than females).
- **Substantive hypothesis**: This generally refers to the substantive claim or theory being tested, but it’s not the best fit here.
- **Empirical hypothesis**: This typically concerns testable assertions derived from theory.
Given that the question specifically mentions H0 and asks for the type of hypothesis, the correct answer regarding the hypothesis presented (H0: μA = μB) is:
**None of the above**
The example given is actually the null hypothesis, which is not listed in the options.
In the context of the options provided:
- **Alternative hypothesis**: This would typically be the statement that there is a difference (H1: μA ≠ μB).
- **Directional hypothesis**: This is a specific type of alternative hypothesis indicating the direction of the difference (e.g., males are more agreeable than females).
- **Substantive hypothesis**: This generally refers to the substantive claim or theory being tested, but it’s not the best fit here.
- **Empirical hypothesis**: This typically concerns testable assertions derived from theory.
Given that the question specifically mentions H0 and asks for the type of hypothesis, the correct answer regarding the hypothesis presented (H0: μA = μB) is:
**None of the above**
The example given is actually the null hypothesis, which is not listed in the options.