Based on Sample Data,the 90% Confidence Interval Limits for the Population

question 60

Multiple Choice

Based on sample data,the 90% confidence interval limits for the population mean are LCL = 170.86 and UCL = 195.42.If the 10% level of significance were used in testing the hypotheses H₀: $\mu$ = 201 vs.H₁: $\mu$$\neq$ 201,the null hypothesis:

• A) would be rejected.
• B) would be accepted.
• C) would fail to be rejected.
• D) would become H₀: \(\mu\)\(\neq\)201

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