Suppose We Wish to Test the Hypothesis That an Internship

question 73

Multiple Choice

Suppose we wish to test the hypothesis that an internship program allows its interns to earn $2,750 per semester and let us assume that this hypothesis is, in fact, true. Which of the following best illustrates the logic of hypothesis testing at the 95% confidence level?

• A) From among 100 samples, 95 percent of them would generate means that fell within + or - 1.96 z scores.
• B) From among 99 samples, 100 percent of them would generate means that fell within + or - 2.58 z scores.
• C) From among 100 samples, 95 percent of them would generate means that fell within + or - 2.58 z scores.
• D) From among 100 samples, 99 percent of them would generate means that fell within + or - 1.96 z scores.
• E) From among 95 samples, 100 percent of them would generate means that fell within + or - 1.96 z scores.

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Definitions:

Central

Serving as the most important or core part of something.

Efferent

Referring to nerve fibers that carry impulses away from the central nervous system to effectors (such as muscles or glands).

Afferent

Relating to or denoting nerve fibers that carry sensory information toward the central nervous system.

Central

Being at the most important or core position; of primary importance or relevance.