For Each of the Following Pairs of Null and Alternative

question 98

Essay

For each of the following pairs of null and alternative hypotheses, determine whether or not they are statistically correct to conduct a hypothesis test.
a. H ₀: m = 25, H ₁: m 25
b. H ₀: m = 30, H ₁: m > 30
c. H ₀: = 35, H ₁: > 35
d. H ₀: = 40, H ₁: 40
e. H ₀: m ¹ 60, H ₁: m = 60

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