Question

As a member of a consumer group, you are interested in determining if the average number of crisps per can of Pringles is less than what is advertised. In an advertisement, the company claims that on average there are 100 crisps per can. Which of the following is the alternative hypothesis the consumer group would test? (10 pts) a. The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is less than 100. b. The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is 100. c. The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is more than 100. d. The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is not 100.

Answer 1

Option A. The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is less than 100.

Explanation:

We are given that the member of consumer group is wants to determine whether the average number of crisps per can of pringles is less than the average number of crisp mentioned in an advertisement whereas average number of crisp mentioned in an advertisement are 100 crisps per can. We know that the null hypothesis always contains equality and alternative hypothesis is contrary to the null hypothesis. Thus, the alternative hypothesis would be that the average number of crisps are less than 100 per can. So, the formed hypothesis are

Null hypothesis: The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is 100.

Alternative hypothesis: The average number of crisps per can of Pringles is less than 100.