Express the Null Hypothesis and the Alternative Hypothesis in Symbolic $( \mu , p , \sigma )$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Express the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis in symbolic form for a test to reject this claim. Use the correct
symbol $( \mu , p , \sigma )$ for the indicated parameter.
-A researcher claims that 62% of voters favor gun control.

• A) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } \neq 0.62\)
• \(\mathrm { H } _ { 1 } : \mathrm { p } = 0.62\)
• B) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } = 0.62\)
• \(\mathrm { H } _ { 1 } : \mathrm { p } \neq 0.62\)
• C) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } \geq 0.62\)
• \(\mathrm { H } _ { 1 } : \mathrm { p } < 0.62\)
• D) \(\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : \mathrm { p } < 0.62\)
• \(\mathrm { H } _ { 1 } : \mathrm { p } \geq 0.62\)

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Definitions:

Monogenic Disorder

A disorder caused by mutation or alterations in a single gene, affecting how a person grows, develops, and functions.

Fraternal Twins

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Concordance Rate

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