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:

Collective Bargaining Agreement

A contract negotiated between employers and a union representing the employees on work terms and conditions.

Business Agent

Normally a paid labour official responsible for negotiating and administering the collective agreement and working to resolve union members’ problems.

Binding Arbitration

A legal process where a dispute is resolved by an arbitrator or arbitral panel, whose decision is final and legally binding on all parties.

Negotiations Impasse

A situation in which parties involved in negotiations cannot reach an agreement and progress is halted.