Let μ1 be the average height of sixth graders from California and μ2 be the average height of sixth graders from Texas. Assuming equal variances, conduct a left-tailed, independent t-test on the data. Select a correct set of null hypothesis H0 and alternative hypothesis Ha from the following: Group of answer choices
H0: μ1 = μ2 Ha: μ1 ≠ μ2
H0: μ1 = μ2 Ha: μ1 < μ2
H0: μ1 ≠ μ2 Ha: μ1 = μ2
H0: μ1 = μ2 Ha: μ1 > μ2
Here we are given to conduct a left-tailed, independent t-test on the data.
For left tailed test alternative hypothesis need to have < sign
So answer here is H0: μ1 = μ2 Ha: μ1 < μ2
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