It Is Claimed That in a Bushel of Peaches Less $\neq$

question 107

Multiple Choice

It is claimed that in a bushel of peaches less than ten percent are defective. A sample of 400 peaches is examined and 50 are found to be defective. What is the alternate hypothesis for a one-sided test?

• A) p \(\neq\) 0.10
• B) p > 0.10
• C) p \(\le\) 0.10
• D) p = 0.10
• E) p < 0.10

---

Definitions:

Stable Ecosystem

An ecosystem that remains relatively constant in its composition of species and the transfer of energy over time, demonstrating resilience to disturbances.

Balanced Ecosystem

An ecological state where natural systems are in harmony, with stable populations and sustainable interactions among organisms and their environment.

Matter Cycle

The movement and exchange of organic and inorganic matter back into the production of living matter, involving processes like the carbon and nitrogen cycles.

Ecological Pyramid

A graphical representation that shows the biomass or bio productivity at each trophic level in a given ecosystem.