The Average Cost of Tuition Plus Room and Board at Small

question 38

Multiple Choice

The average cost of tuition plus room and board at small private liberal arts colleges is reported to be $8,500 per term, but a financial administrator believes that the average cost is higher. A study conducted using 350 small liberal arts colleges showed that the average cost per term is $8,745. The population standard deviation is $1,200. Let α = 0.05. Based on the computed test statistic or p-value, what is our decision about the average cost?

• A) Equal to $8,500
• B) Greater than $8,500
• C) Less than $8,500
• D) Not equal to $8,500

Understand the concepts and significance of natural resources to meet human needs and wants.

Analyze the ecological footprint and Earth's ecological capacity distinction and implications.

Identify sustainable and unsustainable environmental practices.

Recognize the impact of human activities on environmental sustainability.

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