Question

Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 10 p.m. newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers, 36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is the null hypothesis

Answer 1

H0:p=0.41

Explanation:

The null hypothesis always contain equality i.e. (=) sign. The null hypothesis contains the statement regarding population parameter. Here, the claim about population proportion is mentioned in the statement that 10 p.m. newscast of local CBS reaches 41% of viewers. So, the null hypothesis would be

Null hypothesis:H0: p=0.41.