Practice mode Statistical Inference

Which of these is an example of a simple hypothesis?

Correct answer C. u = 20

Explanation

A simple hypothesis fixes the parameter at one exact value, such as μ = 20, so the distribution is fully specified; statements like μ ≠ 20 or μ > 20 cover a range of values and are composite.

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