Given the Following Null and Alternative Hypotheses H₀ : μ₁

question 40

Multiple Choice

Given the following null and alternative hypotheses H₀ : μ₁ - μ_{2 = 0}
H_A : μ₁ - μ_{2 ≠ 0}
Together with the following sample information
Develop the appropriate decision rule,assuming a significance level of 0.05 is to be used.

• A)If t > 1.9698 or t < -1.9698 reject H₀,otherwise do not reject H₀
• B)If t > 1.5412 or t < -1.5412 reject H₀,otherwise do not reject H₀
• C)If t > 1.8157 or t < -1.8157 reject H₀,otherwise do not reject H₀
• D)If t > 2.0124 or t < -2.0124 reject H₀,otherwise do not reject H₀

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