Question: Evolution and Scientists. A professor claims that more than 78% of all scientists believe in non-theistic evolution. In a 2014 Pew Research survey of a

Evolution and Scientists.A professor claims that more than 78% of all scientists believe in non-theistic evolution. In a 2014 Pew Research survey of a representative sample of 116 scientists connected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 90% of these scientists (104 scientists) say they believe in non-theistic evolution. Test the professor's claim using these data.

(a) Select the correct null and alternative hypotheses.

  • Ho: p = 0.9
  • Ha: p < 0.9
  • Ho: p = 0.78
  • Ha: p > 0.78
  • Ho: p = 0.9
  • Ha: p > 0.9
  • Ho: p = 0.9
  • Ha: p 0.9
  • Ho: p = 0.78
  • Ha: p < 0.78
  • Ho: p = 0.78
  • Ha: p 0.78

(b) Find the p-value (round to three significant figures).

(c) Write the final conclusion using everyday language.

  • There is sufficient evidence to support the professor's claim.
  • There is not sufficient evidence to reject the professor's claim.
  • There is sufficient evidence to reject the professor's claim.
  • There is not sufficient evidence to support the professor's claim.

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