RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS

DECISION MAKING WITH HYPOTHESIS TESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The weight of the average 6th grade student’s backpack (with books in it) is 18.4 lbs. The principal of the school thinks that the backpack does not weight 18.4 lbs. What is the null and alternate hypothesis?
A
H0 = 18.4Ha = 18.4
B
H0 = 18.4Ha > 18.4
C
H0 = 18.4Ha < 18.4
D
H0 = 18.4Ha ≠ 18.4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The statement of the alternative hypothesis cannot occur with equality.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is option C: Men are more likely to binge drink than women. This is the only statement of the options given that can be classified as an alternative hypothesis.

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