Question

Recently updated census figures indicate that 38% of adults in Massachusetts have a college degree. A researcher believes that the corresponding percentage for state residents that are Catholic will be higher. She selects a random sample of adults resident in the state. A total of 320 are Catholic. Of these 126 are college graduates. (a) State the null and the alternative hypotheses. Be sure to define p in this case. [6 pts] (b) Compute the sample proportion and hence the p-value. [7 pts] (c) Provide a conclusion (in context please).

Answer 1