In an Experiment to Determine Whether There Is a Systematic $\alpha = 0.05$

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an experiment to determine whether there is a systematic difference between the weights obtained with two different mass balances, six specimens were weighed, in grams, on each balance. The following data
Were obtained: State a conclusion using the $\alpha = 0.05$ level of significance.

• A) Do not reject \(H _ { 0 }\) . There is insufficient evidence to conclude that the mean Difference differs from zero.
• B) Reject \(H _ { 0 }\) . The mean difference appears to differ from zero.

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