Read the Following Problem Description Then Choose the Correct Null

Multiple Choice

Read the following problem description then choose the correct null and alternative hypothesis. A new drug is being tested to see whether it can reduce the rate of food- related allergic reactions in children ages 1 to 3 with food allergies. The rate of allergic reactions in the population of concern is 0.03.

A) H₀: p × 0.03; H_a: p = 0.03
B) H₀: p < 0.03; H_a: p = 0.03
C) H₀: p = 0.03; H_a: p > 0.03
D) H₀: p = 0.03; H_a: p < 0.03