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A study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of a diet program that claims to help manage weight. Subjects were randomly selected to participate. Before beginning the program, each participant was given a score based on his or her fitness level. After six months of following the diet, each participant received another score. The study wanted to test whether there was a difference between before and after scores. What is the correct alternative hypothesis for this analysis

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A study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of a diet program that claims to help manage weight. Subjects were randomly selected to participate. Before beginning the program, each participant was given a score based on his or her fitness level. After six months of following the diet, each participant received another score. The study wanted to test whether there was a difference between before and after scores. What is the correct alternative hypothesis for this analysis