Based on the Nielsen Ratings, the Local CBS Affiliate Claims $\alpha$

question 117

Multiple Choice

Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 11:00 PM 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 your decision if $\alpha$ = 0.01?

• A) Fail to reject the null hypothesis and conclude about 41%.
• B) Reject the null hypothesis and conclude different from 41%.
• C) Fail to reject the alternate and conclude different from 41%.
• D) Reject the alternate and conclude it is 41%.

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