Assume That the Following Data Set Is Not Normally Distributed

question 91

Multiple Choice

Assume that the following data set is not normally distributed. (21, 18, 4, 9, 14, 16, 17, 12, 15, 8, 7, 5)
If H_a: M_d ≠ 7, then the p value is

• A) .0161.
• B) .0029.
• C) .1458.
• D) .0729.
• E) .0537.

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