Math Problem Statement

As a result of complaints from customers about delivery times, the manager at a pizza delivery service is ready to undertake a study to determine whether the average delivery time differs from the status quo of 30 minutes. 

State the null and alternative hypotheses.

Group of answer choices

H0: μ=30 and H1: μ≠30

H0: μ≠30 and H1: μ=30

H0: μ>=30 and H1: μ<30

H0: μ>30 and H1: μ<=30

Solution

The null and alternative hypotheses for this study can be stated as follows:

  • Null Hypothesis (H0): μ = 30
  • Alternative Hypothesis (H1): μ ≠ 30

This aligns with the first option:

Correct Answer: H0: μ = 30 and H1: μ ≠ 30

The reason for this choice is that the manager wants to determine if there is a significant difference in the average delivery time compared to the established status quo of 30 minutes. The null hypothesis assumes there is no difference (μ = 30), while the alternative hypothesis tests if the average delivery time differs (μ ≠ 30).

Would you like a more detailed explanation on hypothesis testing?

Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. What is a Type I error in hypothesis testing?
  2. How do you determine the significance level for hypothesis testing?
  3. What is the difference between a one-tailed and two-tailed test?
  4. How do you calculate the p-value in hypothesis testing?
  5. What are some methods to verify if delivery time data meets assumptions for testing?

Tip: In hypothesis testing, always define your null and alternative hypotheses before gathering or analyzing data. This helps avoid bias in interpreting results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hypothesis Testing
Statistics
Null and Alternative Hypothesis

Formulas

None

Theorems

Basic Hypothesis Testing

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12