A Formal Hypothesis Test Is to Be Conducted Using the Claim

question 31

Multiple Choice

A formal hypothesis test is to be conducted using the claim that the mean AC thermostat setting in restaurants is equal to $74 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$ . What is the null hypothesis and how is it denoted?

• A) \(H _ { 0 } : \mu = 74 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }\)
• B) \(H _ { 0 } : \mu \neq 74 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }\)
• C) \(H _ { 0 } : p = 74 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }\)
• D) \(H _ { 0 } : p < 74 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }\)

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus is something that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

A spontaneous, innate response to a stimulus that happens without any previous conditioning or learning.