A Cancer Research Group Surveys 100 Women More Than 40 $\alpha$

question 66

Multiple Choice

A cancer research group surveys 100 women more than 40 years old to test the hypothesis that 50% of women in this age group have regularly scheduled mammograms.Forty of the women respond affirmatively.Using $\alpha$ = 0.05,the alternative hypothesis is __________.

• A) p < 0.50
• B) p ≠ 0.50
• C) p > 0.50
• D) p = 0.50
• E) p ≠ 0.40

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Definitions:

Anatomic Variations

Natural deviations in the anatomy of the human body from what is considered typical or normal.

Obstetric Injuries

Physical harm or injuries that occur to a woman during childbirth or as a result of pregnancy-related complications.

Prolapse

A falling down or slipping of a body part from its usual position.

Perineum

The area between the anus and the genitals, in both males and females, often considered in medical and health contexts.