Question

Which of the following are characteristics of an alternative hypothesis? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

it challenges the default position in research
it challenges the default position in research

it assumes the null hypothesis is correct
it assumes the null hypothesis is correct

it suggests an effect or difference exists
it suggests an effect or difference exists

it predicts there will be no change or effect
it predicts there will be no change or effect

Answer 1

- it challenges the default position in research
- it suggests an effect or difference exists

(Explanation: the alternative hypothesis asserts there is an effect or difference and opposes the null hypothesis, which predicts no change.)