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(Expand for 'alternative hypothesis' version of the term, and H1 and H0. Source: ACT ESA exam solution, April 2015, Q5(b).)
 
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The hypothesis that applies when the null hypothesis is false.
The hypothesis that applies when the null hypothesis is false.
Also known as the 'alternative hypothesis'.
Sometimes abbreviated as 'H<sub>1</sub>'.
(The null hypothesis being 'H<sub>0</sub>'.)


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Significance testing]]
* [[Significance testing]]


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Latest revision as of 08:30, 22 June 2015

The hypothesis that applies when the null hypothesis is false.

Also known as the 'alternative hypothesis'.


Sometimes abbreviated as 'H1'.

(The null hypothesis being 'H0'.)


See also