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QuizMultiple Choice
Introduction to Hypothesis Testing — Unit test
Question 14 • CA-Statistics and Probability B
A local candidate believes more than half of the constituents in their district would favor them for political office. A random sample of 120 voters was polled, and 65 stated they would likely vote for the candidate. Which hypotheses would test the candidate’s claim?
Answer
A
H 0: p hat = 0.54, H alpha: p hat greater-than 0.54
B
H 0: p = 0.50, H alpha: p less-than 0.50
C
H 0: p = 0.54, H alpha: p greater-than 0.54
D
H 0: p = 0.50, H alpha: p greater-than 0.50