In a Particular Study, a Directional Hypothesis Was Stated

Multiple Choice

In a particular study, a directional hypothesis was stated. (The researchers hypothesized that Group A would score significantly higher than Group B.) When the data were analyzed, the mean scores for Group A and Group B were 37 and 40, respectively. What should the researcher do now?

A) State that the hypothesis is not tenable.
B) Test to see whether 40 is significantly different from 37.
C) Reject the null hypothesis.
D) Assume that a Type II error has been made.