The mean consumption of fruit three years ago was 98.9 pounds. A dietician belie

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The mean consumption of fruit three years ago was 98.9 pounds. A dietician believes that fruit consumption has fallen since then. (a) Determine the null and alternative hypotheses. Which of the following is correct? O A. Hoi, w 98.9. H1 98.9 O B. Ho W 98.9 H1 w 989 O C. Ho: w 98.9 H1: 98.9 (b) Suppose sample data indicate that the null hypothesis should be rejected. State the conclusion ofthe researcher. Which ofthe following is the conclusion that could be reached o A. There is not sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of fruit has fallen. o B. There is evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of fruit has fallen. sufficient O c. There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of fruit has stayed the same o D. There is not suficient evidence to conclude that the mean consumption of fruit has stayed the same. Chck to select your answer(s). Tab

Explanation / Answer

a) Option A H0: mu = 98.9 and H1: mu <98.9

b) Option B) There is sufficient evidence to conclude that the mean comsumption has fallen

c) Option A) The researcher committed Type I error because he rejected the null hypothesis when it was true

d) 0.1

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