The hypothesis of most interest to the researcher is: the alternative hypothesis. the null hypothesis. both hypotheses are of equal interest. Neither hypothesis is of interest.

The correct answer is A) the alternative hypothesis.

The hypothesis of most interest to the researcher is the alternative hypothesis.

When we are talking about statistics, the alternative hypothesis is the one that proposes a new model or a new theory, in contrast to an old one, as in the case of the null hypothesis. Oftentimes alternative hypothesis has to be constant with the original research hypothesis in that it stems from previous research and investigation. In simple terms, the alternative hypothesis is in opposition or contrary to the null hypothesis.

loess contribute to the flooding of rivers by providing the silt that is washed into rivers and constantly raises the bed of the rivers. this elevation above the surrounding flood plains and dams allow the river to overwhelm the dams and flood thousand of square miles of neighboring flood plains.