Based on the Nielsen Ratings, the Local CBS Affiliate Claims $\pi$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 11:00 PM newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers, 36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is the null hypothesis?

• A) \(\pi\) = 0.36
• B) \(\pi\) = 0.41
• C) \(\pi\)\(\neq\) 0.36
• D) µ = 0.41

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