Elementary Statistics (12th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32183-696-0

Chapter 13 - Nonparametric Statistics - 13-2 Sign Test - Basic Skills and Concepts - Page 646: 3

Answer

$H_a$ is not contradicted.

Work Step by Step

$H_0$: there is no difference between the population of September weights and April weights. $H_a$: there is difference between the population of September weights and April weights. The sample contradicts $H_a$ if the number of positive signs and number of negative signs is equal. Here $H_a$ is not contradicted.
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