Question

Determine whether the claim state below represents the null hypothesis or the alternative hypothesis. If a hypothesis test is performed, how should you interpret a decision that A.) rejects the null or B.) fails to reject the null hypothesis?

A scientist claims that the mean incubation period for the eggs of a species of a bird is more than 51 days.

Does the claim represent the null hypothesis or the alternative hypothesis?

Since the claim ____ a statement of equality, it represents the ____ hypothesis.

1. How should you interpret a decision that rejects the null hypothesis?
   There is ____ evidence to ___ the claim that mean incubation period for the eggs of a species of a bird is more than 51 days.
   
2. How should you interpret a decision that rejects the null hypothesis?
   There is ____ evidence to ___ the claim that mean incubation period for the eggs of a species of a bird is more than 51 days.
   

Answer 1