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When the alternative hypothesis is non-directional, we use a two-tailed test.

Example:

H0: mean = 50

Ha : mean not equal to 50

Here is a directional hypothesis that would use a one-tailed test.

H0: mean = 40

Ha : mean > 40

or

H0: mean = 40

Ha: mean < 40

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