State the final conclusion regarding the claim (using p-value). ________ the HO since the p-value is __________ the significance level αα. There is ___________ evidence to support the theory that presidential candidates have an advantage if hey are taller than their main opponent.

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A popular theory is that presidential candidates have an advantage if they are taller than their main opponents. Listed are heights of randomly selected presidents along with the heights of their main opponents. Using a 0.01 significance level, test the claim that the population of heights for presidents and their main opponents, the differences have a mean greater than 0. 

Height (cm) of President 168 173 185 179 183 170
Height (cm) of Opponent 175 165 174 167 187 182

State the final conclusion regarding the claim (using p-value).

________  the Hsince the p-value is     __________       the significance level αα.

There is   ___________      evidence to support the theory that presidential candidates have an advantage if hey are taller than their main opponent.  

 

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