What Is the Correct Expression of the Null Hypothesis for the Alternative

question 134

Multiple Choice

What is the correct expression of the null hypothesis for the alternative hypothesis: the percentage of Internet users who use the Internet for shopping is greater than .40?

• A)H₀: π < .40
• B)H₁: π > .40
• C)H₀: π = .40
• D)H₁: π ≠ .40

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

Endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum; also called hypophysis.

Sphenoid Bone

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull that participates in forming the floor of the cranium, holding the brain.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.