Select the null and the alternative hypotheses for the follo

Select the null and the alternative hypotheses for the following tests: a. Test if the mean weight of cereal in a cereal box differs from 18 ounces.

A. Ho: = 18; HA: 18

B. Ho: 18; HA: > 18

C. Ho: 18; HA: < 18

Solution

The null and alternative hypothesis are given by

H_o: = 18

H_A: 18