Question

Μ_A = mean self-efficacy of clients who receive therapy A, μ_B = mean self-efficacy of clients who receive therapy B. Which of the following hypotheses should be tested to compare the two therapies?

(A) H0: μ_A = μ_B vs. HA: μ_A ≠ μ_B
(B) H0: μ_A < μ_B vs. HA: μ_A > μ_B
(C) H0: μ_A > μ_B vs. HA: μ_A < μ_B
(D) H0: μ_A ≠ μ_B vs. HA: μ_A = μ_B

Answer 1

The correct hypothesis to test in order to compare the mean self-efficacy of clients who receive therapy A and therapy B is H0: μ_A = μ_B vs. HA: μ_A ≠ μ_B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct hypothesis to test in order to compare the mean self-efficacy of clients who receive therapy A and therapy B is:

(A) H0: μ_A = μ_B vs. HA: μ_A ≠ μ_B

This hypothesis tests whether the means of the two therapies are equal or not equal.