SOLUTION: The Diabetes Institute conducted a study of a diabetes medication, 48% of test subjects taking the placebo reported improvement. The manufacturer of the medication claims that amon

Question 1169501: The Diabetes Institute conducted a study of a diabetes medication, 48% of test subjects taking the placebo reported improvement. The manufacturer of the medication claims that among those taking the medication, the proportion reporting improvement will be higher than this.
The hypotheses are as follows:
Null hypothesis: proportion reporting improvement = 48%
Alternative hypothesis: proportion reporting improvement > 48%
Select one:
A.
Rejecting the null hypothesis means there is evidence that the proportion reporting improvement is not equal to 48%
Failing to reject the null hypothesis means there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the proportion reporting improvement is greater than 48%
B.
Rejecting the alternative hypothesis means there is evidence that the proportion reporting improvement is equal to 48%
Accepting the null hypothesis means there is evidence to conclude that the proportion reporting improvement is equal to 48%
C.
Rejecting the null hypothesis means there is evidence that the proportion reporting improvement is greater than 48%
Failing to reject the null hypothesis means there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the proportion reporting improvement is greater than 48%
D.
Rejecting the null hypothesis means there is evidence that the proportion reporting improvement is greater than 48%
Accepting the null hypothesis means there is evidence to conclude that the proportion reporting improvement is equal to 48%
Answer by Theo(13342) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i think selection C.

rejecting the null hypothesis means there is evidence that the proportion reporting improvement is greater than 48%.

failing to reject the null hypothesis means there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the proportion reporting improvement is greater than 48%.
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