Two populations have normal distributions. The first has population standard deviation 2 and the second has population standard deviation 3. A random sample of 16 measurements from the first population had a sample mean of 20. An independent random sample of 9 measurements from the second population had a sample mean of 19. Test the claim that the population mean of the first population exceeds that of the second. Use a 5% level of significance. State the hypotheses.

blogswput

blogswput

Answered question

2022-09-09

Two populations have normal distributions. The first has population standard deviation 2 and the second has population standard deviation 3. A random sample of 16 measurements from the first population had a sample mean of 20. An independent random sample of 9 measurements from the second population had a sample mean of 19. Test the claim that the population mean of the first population exceeds that of the second. Use a 5% level of significance. State the hypotheses.

Answer & Explanation

Kendall Ponce

Kendall Ponce

Beginner2022-09-10Added 18 answers

The null hypothesis states that the population means are equal or that there is no difference between the population means:
H 0 : μ 1 = μ 2
The alternative hypothesis states the opposite of the null hypothesis, according to the claim (exceeds or >):
H 1 : μ 1 > μ 2
Result:
H 0 : μ 1 = μ 2
H 1 : μ 1 > μ 2

Do you have a similar question?

Recalculate according to your conditions!

New Questions in High school statistics

Ask your question.
Get an expert answer.

Let our experts help you. Answer in as fast as 15 minutes.

Didn't find what you were looking for?