Read the Following Problem Description Then Choose the Correct Null $\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } \neq 0.03 ; \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mathrm { p } = 0.03$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Read the following problem description then choose the correct null and alternative hypothesis. A new drug is being tested to see whether it can reduce the rate of food-related allergic reactions in Children ages 1 to 3 with food allergies. The rate of allergic reactions in the population of concern is 0.03.

• A) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } \neq 0.03 ; \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mathrm { p } = 0.03\)
• B) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } < 0.03 ; \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mathrm { p } = 0.03\)
• C) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } = 0.03 ; \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mathrm { p } > 0.03\)
• D) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } = 0.03 ; \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { a } } : \mathrm { p } < 0.03\)

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