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Chapter 9: Q. 9.2 (page 507)

We want to test whether the mean height of eighth graders is 66inches. State the null and alternative hypotheses. Fill in the correct symbol (=,鈮�,鈮�,<,鈮�,>)for the null and alternative hypotheses.

a.H0:渭-66

b.Ha:渭-66

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a. Null hypotheses is equal to66.

b. Alternative hypotheses is not equal to66.

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01

Introduction

The null hypothesis states that there is no difference between a proportion and the proportion of the population.

Alternative hypothesis states that opposition of null hypotheses.

02

Explanation (part a)

a. The mean eighth-height grader's is66inches is known as null hypotheses.

It is denoted byH0.

So,

H0:渭=66

03

Explanation (part b)

The mean eighth-height grader's is not 66inches is known as alternative hypotheses.

It is denoted by Ha.

So,

Ha:渭鈮�66

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