Elementary Statistics
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Author: Mario F. Triola
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.2, Problem 26BSC
Stating Conclusions. In Exercises 25-28, assume a significance level of α = 0.05 and use the given information for the following:
a. State a conclusion about the null hypothesis. (Reject H0 or fail to reject H0.)
b. Without using technical terms, state a final conclusion that addresses the original claim.
26. Original claim: Fewer than 20% of M&M candies arc green. The hypothesis test results in a P-value of 0.0721.
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Original claim: Fewer than 90% of adults have a cell phone. The hypothesis test results in a p-value of 0.0003.
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