Question

A television network maintains that switching its high-interest rated situation comedy from Monday to Friday evening will have no effect on the show’s popularity, which is currently 53% of the viewing audience. The sponsor believes the change will damage the program’s ratings. A trial Friday evening showing is agreed-to and 500 homes in which someone is watching television are randomly surveyed. Of these viewers, 48% are watching the sitcom. Is the sponsor’s belief supported at α = .05?

Answer 1

There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that the sponsor believes the change will damage the programs rating