Which of the following is the best description of the null hypothesis in this experiment?

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To analyze the null hypothesis for this experiment, I will consider what the null hypothesis typically expresses in an analysis comparing means across groups.
Option 1: 'There is a significant difference between the mean pounce times among the three groups such that the small meal group pounces more slowly than the other two groups.' This statement asserts a specific difference and direction (a significant difference with a particular pattern). It represents an alternative hypothesis, not the null, because it claims a difference exists rather than no difference.
Option 2: 'There is no difference in the average pounce times among the three meal groups.' This aligns with the null hypothesis, which posits that the group means are equal and that any observed differences are due to random variation. It directly states no difference across all groups, which is exactly what a null hypothesis would assert in an ANOVA-type comparison.
Option 3: 'There is a significant difference between the mean pounce times such that the small meal group pounces more quickly than the other two groups.' Like Option 1, this describes a specific difference and direction, constituting an alternative hypothesis rather than the null. It declares a difference exists and indicates which group is faster.
Option 4: 'There is a significant difference between the mean pounce times such that the heavy meal group pounces more quickly than the other two groups.' This is another example of an alternative hypothesis with a directional claim about which group differs and in what way, not a statement of no difference.
In summary, the null hypothesis is the statement that there is no difference among the group means. Among the options, Option 2 is the one that expresses this exact notion, while the other options describe specific, significant differences that would be tested against the null. The distinction hinges on whether the claim is about equality (null) or about a difference with a particular pattern (alternative).

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Which of the following is the best description of the null hypothesis in this experiment?

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