Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 11:00 PM 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 alternate hypothesis?
A) p = 0.36
B) p = 0.41
C) p $\neq$ 0.41
D) $\mu$ $\neq$ 0.41

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The alternate hypothesis is a statement that there is a difference from the null hypothesis (which would posit no difference or a specific equality). In this context, the null hypothesis would likely be that the proportion (p) of the audience that watches the CBS newscast is 0.41 (41%), as claimed by the CBS affiliate. The alternate hypothesis is that the proportion is not equal to 0.41, which is what option C states (p ≠ 0.41).

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