A Professor Would Like to Test the Hypothesis That the Average

question 28

Multiple Choice

A professor would like to test the hypothesis that the average number of minutes that a student needs to complete a statistics exam has a standard deviation that is less than 5.0 minutes. The correct hypothesis statement would be _.

• A)H₀: a2 c 25; H₁: a2 < 25
• B)H₀: a = 5; H₁: a × 5
• C)H₀: a² = 5; H₁: a² × 5
• D)H₀: µ c 5; H₁: µ < 5

---

Definitions:

Improperly

In a manner that is not suitable, correct, or appropriate according to standards or rules.

District Attorney

A public official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses within a specific judicial district.

Attorney General

The principal legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal matters and gives legal advice to the government.

Prosecuted

This involves legal proceedings against an individual or entity for the commission of a crime, leading to a trial and potentially a conviction.