You believe that students’ anxiety is related to test scores in Research Methods. Which of the following represents a directional alternative hypothesis for your study?

A. There is no relationship between student anxiety and test scores in Research Methods.
B. There is a relationship between student anxiety and test scores in Research Methods.
C. Students’ anxiety will be negatively related to their test scores in Research Methods.
D. Student anxiety causes low grades in Research Methods.


Ans: C

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