The Diameter of 3 $\neq$ 16
B)n = 16
C) $\mu$ = 35
D)

question 40

Multiple Choice

The diameter of 3.5 centimetre discs is normally distributed.Periodically, quality control inspectors at Winnipeg Discs randomly select a sample of 16 discs.If the mean diameter of the discs is too large or too small the disc punch is shut down for adjustment; otherwise, the punching process continues.The null hypothesis is ___.

• A)n \(\neq\) 16
• B)n = 16
• C)\(\mu\)= 3.5
• D)\(\mu\)\(\neq\) 3.5
• E)\(\mu\) ≥ 3.5

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