Question

A state university annual report showed that its retention rate was at 24% and university administrators would like to increase this rate. After implementing several new programs during the last two years, the university reevaluated its retention rate. What is the correct alternative hypotheses for a test to determine whether the retention rate has increased during the last two years

Answer 1

the alternative hypothesis is - p > 0.24

Explanation:

Given that the retention rate is 24% = 0.24

So,

The alternative hypothesis is -

p > 0.24

Because the retention rate has increased during the last two years.