Question

an education researcher claims that 60% of college students work year-round. in a random sample of 500 college students, 300 say they work year-round. at α = 0.01, is there enough evidence to reject the researcher’s claim? complete parts (a) through (d) below.

(a) identify the claim and state h₀ and hₐ.

identify the claim in this scenario. select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice (type an integer or a decimal. do not round.)

○ a. at least % of college students work year-round.
○ b. % of college students work year-round.
○ c. the percentage of college students who work year-round is not %.
○ d. at most % of college students work year-round.

Explanation:

The researcher's claim is that 60% of college students work year - round. Looking at the options, option B is the one that states a specific percentage of college students work year - round, and the percentage from the claim is 60. So we choose option B and fill in 60.

Answer:

B. 60% of college students work year - round