Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Alternative Hypothesis

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative hypothesis?

• A)The population proportion is less than 0.65.
• B)The sample proportion is less than 0.65.
• C)The population proportion is equal to 0.65.
• D)The sample proportion is equal to 0.65.

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