Suppose That You Wish to Use a Hypothesis Test to Test

question 97

Essay

Suppose that you wish to use a hypothesis test to test a claim made by a juice bottling company regarding the mean amount of juice in its 16 oz bottles. Why does the original claim sometimes become the null hypothesis, and why does it sometimes become the alternative hypothesis? Give an example of a claim which would become the null hypothesis and an example of a claim would become the alternative hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Pastrami

A seasoned and smoked meat product made from beef, typically enjoyed as a deli sandwich filling.

Milk

A nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals, primarily consumed by humans as a source of nutrition.

Constant Rate

A situation or process that occurs at an unchanging, steady pace over a particular period of time.

Bread

A staple food made from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking.