The results of a mathematics placement exam at two different campuses of Mercy College follow: What is the alternative hypothesis if we want to test the hypothesis that the mean score on Campus 1 is higher than on Campus 2? A)H₁: µ₁ = 0 B)H₁: µ₂ = 0 C)H₁: µ₁ µ₂ D)H₁: µ₁ ≤ µ₂

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The results of a mathematics placement exam at two different campuses of Mercy College follow: What is the alternative hypothesis if we want to test the hypothesis that the mean score on Campus 1 is higher than on Campus 2? A)H₁: µ₁ = 0 B)H₁: µ₂ = 0 C)H₁: µ₁ > µ₂ D)H₁: µ₁ ≤ µ₂

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The alternative hypothesis for testing the mean score on Campus 1 is higher than on Campus 2 is µS1 > µS2, which can be rewritten as µS1 - µS2 > 0. Therefore, the correct alternative hypothesis is H₁: µ₁ > µ₂.

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