Formulate the indicated conclusion in nontechnical terms. Be sure to address the original claim.
-A researcher claims that 62% of voters favor gun control. Assuming that a hypothesis test of the claim has been conducted and that the conclusion is failure to reject the null hypothesis, state the conclusion in nontechnical terms.

A) There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.
B) There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.
C) There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that more than 62% of voters favor gun control.
D) There is not sufficient evidence to support the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.

Question

Formulate the indicated conclusion in nontechnical terms. Be sure to address the original claim.
-A researcher claims that 62% of voters favor gun control. Assuming that a hypothesis test of the claim has been conducted and that the conclusion is failure to reject the null hypothesis, state the conclusion in nontechnical terms.

A) There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.
B) There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.
C) There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that more than 62% of voters favor gun control.
D) There is not sufficient evidence to support the claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conclusion of "failure to reject the null hypothesis" means there is not enough evidence to disprove the researcher's claim that 62% of voters favor gun control.

Formulate the Indicated Conclusion in Nontechnical Terms