Find the Value of the Standard Score, Z, and Determine $$\mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mu < 10 , \mathrm { n } = 18 , \overline { \mathrm { x } } = 7.5 , \sigma = 1.7$$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the standard score, z, and determine whether the alternative hypothesis is supported or not supported at a 0.05 significance level.
- $$\mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mu < 10 , \mathrm { n } = 18 , \overline { \mathrm { x } } = 7.5 , \sigma = 1.7$$

• A) \(z = 7.5\); supported
• B) \(z = - 6.24\); supported
• C) \(z = - 6.24\); not supported
• D) \(z = 1.7 . ;\) supported

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