Based on the Nielsen Ratings,the Local CBS Affiliate Claims Its

question 37

Multiple Choice

Based on the Nielsen ratings,the local CBS affiliate claims its 11 p.m. 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 alternate hypothesis?

• A)H₁: π = 0.36
• B)H₁: π = 0.41
• C)H₁: π ≠ 0.41
• D)H₁: µ ≠ 0.41

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