Formulate the Indicated Conclusion in Nontechnical Terms

question 63

Multiple Choice

Formulate the indicated conclusion in nontechnical terms. Be sure to address the original claim.
-A cereal company claims that the mean weight of the cereal in its packets is at least 14 oz. Assuming that a hypothesis test of the claim has been conducted and that the conclusion is to reject the null hypothesis, state the conclusion in nontechnical terms.

• A) There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the mean weight is less than 14 oz.
• B) There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the mean weight is at least 14 oz.
• C) There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the mean weight is less than 14 oz.
• D) There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the mean weight is at least 14 oz.

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Definitions:

Association

In psychology, refers to a connection or link between two ideas, events, or psychological phenomena, suggesting a relationship where one may influence or evoke the other.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.

Illness

A state of being unwell or suffering from a disease or health condition.

Type D Personality

A personality type associated with negative affectivity (worry, irritability) and social inhibition (reticence, lack of self-assurance).