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A newspaper poll asked respondents if they trusted "eco friendly" labels on cleaning products. Out of 1000 adults surveyed, 498 responded "yes." We would like to test if the proportion of respondents that trust these labels is at least 50%.
-The correct alternative hypothesis is

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A newspaper poll asked respondents if they trusted "eco friendly" labels on cleaning products. Out of 1000 adults surveyed, 498 responded "yes." We would like to test if the proportion of respondents that trust these labels is at least 50%.
-The correct alternative hypothesis is
A) p = 0.50.
B) p ≤ 0.50.
C) p ≥ 0.50.
D) p > 0.50.
E) p < 0.50.

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The alternative hypothesis is that the proportion is less than 50%, since we are testing if the proportion is at least 50%.

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