A consumer advocacy group claims that the mean amount of juice in a 16 ounce bottled drink is not 16 ounces, as stated by the bottler. Determine the null and alternative hypotheses for the test Described. A) $ \mathrm{H}_{0}: \mu=16 $ ounces $ \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{a}}: \mu16 $ ounces D) $ \mathrm{H}_{0}: \mu=16 $ ounces $ \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{a}}: \mu \neq 16 $ ounces

Question

A consumer advocacy group claims that the mean amount of juice in a 16 ounce bottled drink is not 16 ounces, as stated by the bottler. Determine the null and alternative hypotheses for the test
Described.

A) $ \mathrm{H}_{0}: \mu=16 $ ounces 
$ \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{a}}: \mu<16 $ ounces

B) $ \mathrm{H}_{0}: \mu \neq 16 $ ounces 
$ \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{a}}: \mu=16 $ ounces

C) $ \mathrm{H}_{0}: \mu=16 $ ounces
 $ \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{a}}: \mu>16 $ ounces

D) $ \mathrm{H}_{0}: \mu=16 $ ounces 
$ \mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{a}}: \mu \neq 16 $ ounces

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis ($ \mathrm{H}_{0} $) assumes the mean is as stated, 16 ounces. The alternative hypothesis ($ \mathrm{H}_{a} $) suggests the mean is different from 16 ounces, aligning with the claim that it is not 16 ounces.

A Consumer Advocacy Group Claims That the Mean Amount of Juice