Concept explainers
a)
To explain the population proportion.
a)
Answer to Problem 9.61RE
The true proportion of people who have a body temperature less than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Explanation of Solution
The population proportion is the true proportion of people who have a body temperature less than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
b)
To find the null and alternative hypothesis.
b)
Answer to Problem 9.61RE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The claim: The majority of the people with body temperature less than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
The claim can be either null or alternative hypothesis.
Null hypothesis:
Alternative hypothesis:
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