For a Hypothesis Test in Which the Null Hypothesis Is $\pi$

question 36

Multiple Choice

For a hypothesis test in which the null hypothesis is $\pi$ ₁ - $\pi$ ₂ = $\pi$ , which of the following statements must be true?

• A)To reject the null hypothesis, \(\pi\)₁ cannot be less than \(\pi\)₂.
• B)Failing to reject the null hypothesis will mean that \(\pi\)₁ and \(\pi\)₂ are equal.
• C)The sample proportions can only be approximated.
• D)The null hypothesis can only be rejected if the sample proportions are not equal.

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