Question

The manager of an automobile dealership is considering a new bonus plan designed to increase sales volume. Currently, the mean sales volume is 31 automobiles per month. The manager wants to conduct a research study to see whether the new bonus plan increases sales volume. To collect data on the plan, a sample of sales personnel will be allowed to sell under the new bonus plan for a one-month period.

a. Which form of the null and alternative hypotheses most appropriate for this situation.

Ho : is - Select your answer -greater than or equal to 31 greater than 31 less than or equal to 31 less than 31 equal to 31 not equal to 31 Item 1

Ha : is - Select your answer -greater than or equal to 31 greater than 31 less than or equal to 31 less than 31 equal to 31 not equal to 31 Item 2

b. Select the conclusion when Ho cannot be rejected.

- Select your answer -No evidence that the new plan increases sales.The research hypothesis μ > 31 is supported; the new plan increases sales.Item 3

c. Select the conclusion when Ho can be rejected.

- Select your answer -No evidence that the new plan increases sales.The research hypothesis μ > 31 is supported; the new plan increases sales.

Answer 1

a) Ho : is   less than or equal to 31

Ha is: greater than 31

b) No evidence that the new plan increases sales.

c) The research hypothesis μ > 31 is supported the new plan increases sales.