Question

g The average work week in Los Angeles was 40.1 hours in the first quarter of 2019. It is believed that the pandemic has led to a reduction in the average work week. To test the validity of this belief, the hypotheses are

Answer 1

b. Hо : μ ≥ 40.1; Ha : μ > 40.1

Explanation:

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The alternative hypothesis is focusing on "the recession has led to a reduction in the average work week".

So, it will be less than the past average. i.e, 40.1.. so, we will use a less than (<) sign to write the alternative hypothesis.

The hypotheses are as below:

Hо : μ ≥ 40.1 (Null hypothesis)

Ha : μ > 40.1 (Alternative hypothesis)