Question```latex Select the appropriate word or phrase to complete the sentence.
The $\square$ hypothesis states that a parameter is equal to a certain value while the (Choose one) hypothesis states that the parameter differs from this value.

Studdy Solution
Identify the hypothesis that states the parameter differs from this value. This is known as the "alternative hypothesis."
The completed sentence is:
"The $\text{null}$ hypothesis states that a parameter is equal to a certain value while the $\text{alternative}$ hypothesis states that the parameter differs from this value."