Null and Alternative Hypothesis

“You Can’t Prove the Null by Not Rejecting It” (Note: Please respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items)

• Debate if “failing to reject the null” is the same as “accepting the null.” Support your position with examples of acceptance or rejection of the null. Next, give your opinion on whether or not a failed t test “proves” the null hypothesis.
• Take a position on this statement: In setting up a hypothesis test, the claim should always be written in the alternative hypothesis. Provide one (1) example to support your position.

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