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Which of the following is true of the null and alternative hypotheses?


a.
Exactly one hypothesis must be true

b.
both hypotheses must be true


c.
It is possible for both hypotheses to be true


d.
It is possible for neither hypothesis to be true

 

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The correct answer is (c) It is possible for both hypotheses to be true. This is because the null hypothesis represents the default position or assumption, while the alternative hypothesis represents the opposite or alternative position. In some cases, both hypotheses may be partially true or both may be true under different circumstances. However, in hypothesis testing, we typically assume that only one hypothesis can be true and we collect evidence to support or reject that hypothesis.