Using the Heinz Ketchup Example, Write the Following Hypothesis in Symbols

question 59

Multiple Choice

Using the Heinz ketchup example, write the following hypothesis in symbols : People are less willing to buy red ketchup than green ketchup.

• A)H₁ \(\mu \)_{red ketchup)} > \(\mu \)_{green ketchup)}
• B)H₀ \(\mu \)_{red ketchup)} < \(\mu \)_{green ketchup)}
• C)H₁ \(\mu \)_{red ketchup)} < \(\mu \)_{green ketchup)}
• D)H₀ \(\mu \)_{red ketchup)} > \(\mu \)_{green ketchup)}

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