In the United States, Which of the Following Groups Has

question 333

Multiple Choice

In the United States, which of the following groups has the highest unemployment rate?

• A) white males in the age range 16-19
• B) white males in the age range 20 and over
• C) black males in the age range 16-19
• D) black males in the age range 20 and over
• E) white females in the age range 20 and over

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Definitions:

μ ≠ 3

Symbolic representation in hypothesis testing indicating that the population mean is not equal to 3, suggesting a two-tailed test.

Assumption

A basic condition that is accepted as true without proof in order to proceed with a calculation, argument, or analysis.

Non-directional Alternative Hypothesis

An alternative hypothesis that does not specify the direction of the expected difference or relationship, only that one exists.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that states there is no statistical significance between two variables being studied.