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question 151

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The U.S.Postal Service advertises that at least 63.4% of all third class mail is read by the recipients.An environmental group,concerned about waste production wants to test this assertion.They take a sample of 220 households and find that only 58.7% read their third class mail.
-Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A)Reject the null hypothesis at α = 0.10.
• B)Fail to reject the null hypothesis at α ≤ 0.10.
• C)Reject the null hypothesis at α = 0.05.
• D)Reject the null hypothesis at α = 0.01.

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Definitions:

Skeptical

Characterized by a questioning attitude or doubt towards one or more items of putative knowledge or belief.

Critical Thinking Skills

The capacity to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments, and solve problems.

Prospects Of Success

The potential or likelihood of achieving desired results, gains, or accomplishments in the future.