It is believed that the average grade on an English essay in a particular school system for females is higher than for males. A random sample of 12 females had a mean score of 82 with a standard deviation of three, and a random sample of 8 males had a mean score of 76 with a standard deviation of four.  Select the null and alternative hypotheses.

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It is believed that the average grade on an English essay in a particular school system for females is higher than for males. A random sample of 12 females had a mean score of 82 with a standard deviation of three, and a random sample of 8 males had a mean score of 76 with a standard deviation of four. 

Select the null and alternative hypotheses.

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