Identify the Null Hypothesis, Alternative Hypothesis, Test Statistic, P-Value, Conclusion

question 81

Essay

Identify the null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, test statistic, P-value, conclusion about the null hypothesis, and final conclusion that addresses the original claim.
-A manufacturer considers his production process to be out of control when defects exceed 3%. In a random sample of 85 items, the defect rate is 5.9% but the manager claims that this is only a sample fluctuation and production is not really out of control. At the 0.01 level of significance, test the manager's claim.

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, leading to limited competition and potentially higher prices.

Interdependent Firms

Companies whose strategies, actions or performances are mutually influenced or dependent on each other.

Barriers to Entry

Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market, such as high start-up costs or strict regulations.

Oligopoly

A market form characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large market share, often leading to limited competition.