Herbicide A has long been used to kill a certain weed. An experiment will test whether a new Herbicide B is more effective; A stays in use unless there is enough evidence that B is better. What is the alternative hypothesis?
Correct answer B. Herbicide B is more effective than Herbicide A
Explanation
The alternative hypothesis expresses the claim needing evidence, here that Herbicide B is more effective than A; the status quo forms the null hypothesis.
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