Multiple Choice
Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 11:00 PM newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers, 36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is your decision if α = 0.01?
A) Fail to reject the null hypothesis and conclude about 41%.
B) Reject the null hypothesis and conclude different from 41%.
C) Fail to reject the alternate and conclude different from 41%.
D) Reject the alternate and conclude it is 41%.
E) None of these statements are true
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