Question

A simple random sample of 32 men from a normally distributed population results in a standard deviation of 12.9 beats per minute. The normal range of pulse rates of adults is typically given as 60 to 100 beats per minute. If the range rule of thumb is applied to that normalâ range, the result is a standard deviation of 10 beats per minute. Use the sample results with a 0.10 significance level to test the claim that pulse rates of men have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute.

Required:
Identify the null and alternative hypotheses.

Answer 1

Null Hypothesis, H0 = The pulse rates of men have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute

Alternate Hypothesis, H1 = The pulse rates of men do not have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute

Explanation:

The null hypothesis is basically the problem statement i.e

Pulse rates of men have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute

Hence, H0 = The pulse rates of men have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute

The alternate hypothesis will contradict or negate the null hypothesis i.e

H1 = The pulse rates of men do not have a standard deviation equal to 10 beats per minute