Which of the following is NOT a valid way to state the null hypothesis from the cricket lab.

A. Resident crickets are likely to win aggressive contests.
B. Residency status does not affect the frequency of winning.
C. Resident and intruder crickets are equally likely to win aggressive contests.
D. There is no relationship between number of wins and residency status.


Ans: A. Resident crickets are likely to win aggressive contests.

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