Exhibit 2-3 The Number of Sick Days Taken (Per Month) by 200

question 37

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 2-3
The number of sick days taken (per month) by 200 factory workers is summarized below.
-Refer to Exhibit 2-3. The midpoint of the first class is

• A)10
• B)2
• C)2.5

Distinguish between null and research (alternative) hypotheses.

Comprehend the role of inferential statistics in hypothesis testing.

Interpret the outcomes of statistical tests and their implications on hypotheses.

Understand the significance level (alpha level) and its role in hypothesis testing.

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