Question

Which of the following statements are correct interpretations of Dr. Hernandez's research results? (Check all that apply)

Fail to reject the null hypothesis

The bovine growth hormone contamination did not affect the growth of fish

The bovine growth hormone contamination affects the growth of fish

Fish the reached maturity in the contaminated pond had a greater mean weight than fish that reached maturity in the pristine pond.

Reject the null hypothesis

Fish the reached maturity in the contaminated pond did not have a discernible difference in weight from fish that reached maturity in the pristine pond.

Answer 1

Fail to reject null hypothesis

1. Fish the reached maturity in the contaminated pond had a greater mean weight than fish that reached maturity in the pristine pond.

2, The bovine growth hormone contamination affects the growth of fish

Reject the null hypothesis

1. The bovine growth hormone contamination did not affect the growth of fish

2. Fish the reached maturity in the contaminated pond did not have a discernible difference in weight from fish that reached maturity in the pristine pond.