A Recent Study Conducted by the State Government Attempts to Determine

question 90

Multiple Choice

A recent study conducted by the state government attempts to determine whether the voting public supports a further increase in cigarette taxes. The opinion poll recently sampled 1,500 voting age citizens. 1,020 of the sampled citizens were in favor of an increase in cigarette taxes. The state government would like to decide if there is enough evidence to establish whether the proportion of citizens supporting an increase in cigarette taxes is significantly greater than .66. Identify the null hypothesis.

• A) p ≠ .66
• B) p > .66
• C) p ≤ .66

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Definitions:

Binge

A spree; to overindulge, such as with alcohol or food.

Overindulge

To engage excessively in an activity or consumption, typically eating, drinking, or other forms of pleasure, to a degree that may be harmful.

Alcohol

A chemical substance found in drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can cause intoxication and has various effects on the body.

Beriberi

A disease resulting from lack of vitamin B1, thiamine.