Formulate the Indicated Conclusion in Nontechnical Terms

question 74

Multiple Choice

Formulate the indicated conclusion in nontechnical terms. Be sure to address the original claim.
-A researcher claims that 62% of voters favor gun control. Assuming that a hypothesis test of the claim has been conducted and that the conclusion is failure to reject the null hypothesis, state the conclusion in nontechnical terms.

• A) There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.
• B) There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.
• C) There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that more than 62% of voters favor gun control.
• D) There is not sufficient evidence to support the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.

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Definitions:

Mutual Assent Rule

A fundamental principle in contract law that states a contract is only formed when parties involved agree on the same terms at the same time, indicating mutual agreement.

Subjective Construction Rule

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Common Law Rules

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Offer Acceptance

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