Concluding a Test for a Population Proportion

AP Statistics· difficulty 2/5

A z-test of H₀: p = 0.5 vs Hₐ: p > 0.5 produces p-value = 0.012. Significance level α = 0.05.

p = 0.012

What is the correct decision and conclusion?

  • A

    Accept H₀; the proportion equals 0.5.

  • B

    Reject H₀; there is convincing evidence p > 0.5.

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  • C

    Reject Hₐ; the data support H₀.

  • D

    Fail to reject H₀; not enough evidence.

Explanation

Since p-value (0.012) < α (0.05), reject H₀. There is convincing evidence that p > 0.5.

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