Consider a test of H0: μ = 70 performed with the computer. SPSS reports a two-tailed p-value of 0.2302. Make the appropriate conclusion for the given situation: Ha: μ 70, z = 1.20, α = 0.10
A) Fail to reject H0
B) Reject H0

Question

Consider a test of H0: μ = 70 performed with the computer. SPSS reports a two-tailed p-value of 0.2302. Make the appropriate conclusion for the given situation: Ha: μ > 70, z = 1.20, α = 0.10
A) Fail to reject H0
B) Reject H0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The p-value for a one-tailed test (Ha: μ > 70) is half of the two-tailed p-value, which is 0.1151. Since 0.1151 > α = 0.10, we fail to reject H0.

Consider a Test of H0: μ = 70 Performed with the Computer