Read the following problem description then choose the correct null and alternative hypothesis. A new drug is being tested to see whether it can reduce the rate of food- related allergic reactions in children ages 1 to 3 with food allergies. The rate of allergic reactions in the population of concern is 0.03. A)H₀: p × 0.03; H_a: p = 0.03 B)H₀: p 0.03 D)H₀: p = 0.03; H_a: p

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Read the following problem description then choose the correct null and alternative hypothesis. A new drug is being tested to see whether it can reduce the rate of food- related allergic reactions in children ages 1 to 3 with food allergies. The rate of allergic reactions in the population of concern is 0.03. A)H₀: p × 0.03; H_a: p = 0.03 B)H₀: p < 0.03; H_a: p = 0.03 C)H₀: p = 0.03; H_a: p > 0.03 D)H₀: p = 0.03; H_a: p < 0.03

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The null hypothesis (H0) assumes no change, so p = 0.03. The alternative hypothesis (Ha) tests if the drug reduces the rate, so p < 0.03.

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