researcher compares two compounds (1 and 2) used in the manufacture of car tires that are designed to reduce braking distances for SUVs equipped with the tires. SUVs equipped with tires using compound 1 have a mean braking distance of 55 feet and a standard deviation of 14.0 feet. SUVs equipped with tires using compound 2 have a mean braking distance of 58 feet and a standard deviation of 13.7 feet. Suppose that a sample of 81 braking tests are performed for each compound. Using these results, test the claim that the braking distance for SUVs equipped with tires using compound 1 is shorter than the braking distance when compound 2 is used. Let μ1 be
A researcher compares two compounds (1 and 2) used in the manufacture of car tires that are designed to reduce braking distances for SUVs equipped with the tires. SUVs equipped with tires using compound 1 have a mean braking distance of 55 feet and a standard deviation of 14.0 feet. SUVs equipped with tires using compound 2 have a mean braking distance of 58 feet and a standard deviation of 13.7 feet. Suppose that a sample of 81 braking tests are performed for each compound. Using these results, test the claim that the braking distance for SUVs equipped with tires using compound 1 is shorter than the braking distance when compound 2 is used. Let μ1 be the true mean braking distance corresponding to compound 1 and μ2 be the true mean braking distance corresponding to compound 2. Use the 0.05 level of significance.
State the null and alternative hypotheses for the test.
Compute the value of the test statistic. Round your answer to two decimal places.
Determine the decision rule for rejecting the null hypothesis H0. Round the numerical portion of your answer to three decimal places.
Reject H0 if ...... ...... ......
Make the decision for the hypothesis test.
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