If We Are Interested in Testing Whether the Mean of Population

question 77

Multiple Choice

If we are interested in testing whether the mean of population 1 is significantly smaller than the mean of population 2, the

• A)null hypothesis should state  ₁   ₂  0
• B)null hypothesis should state  ₁   ₂  0
• C)alternative hypothesis should state  ₁   ₂  0
• D)alternative hypothesis should state  ₁   ₂  0

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Definitions:

Shortage

A scenario where the market demand for a service or product surpasses its available supply.

Surplus

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply.

Price Ceiling

A maximum legal price that can be charged for a good or service, aimed at preventing prices from becoming too high.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of a good demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to no excess supply or shortage.