Your Research Hypothesis Is That the Average Years of Schooling

Multiple Choice

Your research hypothesis is that the average years of schooling are less than 12. Your null hypothesis is that the average years of schooling are 12 or more. The following results are consistent with the _____ and you proceed to _____.
 

A) null hypothesis … Step 3 (check significance level)
B) null hypothesis … Step 4 (state conclusion)
C) research hypothesis … Step 3 (check significance level)
D) research hypothesis … Step 4 (state conclusion)