A Consumer Research Organization Is Attempting to Determine Whether There

question 9

Essay

A consumer research organization is attempting to determine whether there is any difference in mpg for fully loaded 22-foot trucks leased from three companies,A-Haul,Bertz,and Glyder.Five of these trucks are rented from each company.Each truck is driven with the same weight cargo over the same 200 mile route and the mpg recorded.The results of the test are: $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { A-Haul } & \text { Bertz } & \text { Glyder } \\\hline 3.4 & 5.1 & 7.9 \\4.2 & 2.0 & 8.5 \\5.1 & 8.7 & 5.2 \\4.9 & 6.7 & 8.0 \\3.1 & 6.1 & 8.1 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Perform the hypothesis test: H₀: $\mu _ { 1 } = \mu _ { 2 } = \mu _ { 3 }$ (Average mpg is the same for all three rental companies)
H₁: Not all of the mean mpg is the same for the three companies An $\alpha$ = 0.05 is used by the consumer research organization.Is there any difference in mean mpg?
Test statistic = ____________________ = ____________________
Conclusion: ____________________
Interpretation:________________________________________________________

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Definitions:

Differentiation

The process of distinguishing a product or service from others to make it more attractive to a particular target market.

Cost

The amount of money required to purchase something or the expense associated with producing a service or carrying out a project.

Business Strategies

Comprehensive plans crafted by organizations to achieve competitive advantage, meet customer needs, and ensure long-term profitability and growth.

Horizontal Fit

involves the alignment of HR practices with each other to ensure they are coherent and mutually supportive in achieving organizational goals.