In: Statistics and Probability
Test the claim about the population mean, μ, at the given level of significance using the given sample statistics.
Claim: μ =30; α=0.05; σ =3.16.
Sample statistics: x bar =28.1, n=59
Identify the null and alternative hypotheses.
Calculate the standardized test statistic.
Determine the critical value(s). Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The critical values are plus or minus ?
B. The critical value is ?
Solution :
Given that,
This is a two tailed test.
The null and alternative hypothesis is,
Ho: 30
Ha: 30
The test statistics,
Z =( - )/ (/n)
= ( 28.1 - 30 ) / ( 3.16 / 59 )
= -4.62
Critical value of the significance level is α = 0.05, and the critical value for a two-tailed test is
A ) The critical values are = 1.96