When Testing H₀: σ₁² ≤ σ₂² and H_A: σ₁² >

question 97

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When testing H₀: σ₁² ≤ σ₂² and H_A: σ₁² > σ₂², where s₁² = .004, s₂² = .002, n₁ = 4, and
n₂ = 7 at α = .05, what is the decision on H₀?

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