In: Statistics and Probability
The canoe team from the previous problem wishes to prove that their compressive strength of 900 psi is indeed greater than the required 860 psi. To do so, they write out a number of hypotheses:
A: Our concrete is stronger than required, μ > 860
B: Our compressive strength is great, μ = 900
C: Our concrete meets the requirement, μ = 860
D: Typical concrete is weaker than ours, μ < 900
Of these four potential hypotheses which should be the null hypothesis?
Which of the hypotheses presented in the previous problem should be the alternative hypothesis?