Which of the Following Is the First Step in Hypothesis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in hypothesis testing based on the t statistic?

A) Select the appropriate formula for the t statistic.
B) Take one or two samples and compute the mean.
C) Select a significance level α for testing.
D) Refer to statistical tables.
E) Formulate the null (H₀) and the alternative (H₁) hypotheses.