When We Test H₀: P₁ − P₂ ≤

question 67

Short Answer

When we test H₀: p₁ − p₂ ≤ .01, H_A: p₁ − p₂ > .01 at α = .05 where = .08, = .035,
n₁ = 200, and n₂ = 400, can we reject the null hypothesis?

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