Question: On field trips , science classes collect toads in a swamp. In June, 50 toads were caught with a mean weight of 1.1 ounces and

On field trips , science classes collect toads in a swamp. In June, 50 toads were caught with a mean weight of 1.1 ounces and with s=0.05 ounces. In August, 25 toads were caught with a mean weight of 2.1 ounces and s=0.07 ounces. Does this indicate at the 1% significance level that August toads are heavier than June toads?

a. State the null and alternative hypothesis

b. Calculate the expected results for the hypothesis test assuming the null hypothesis is true and determine the hypothesis test model, i.e., cut off critical values

c. Formulate the decision rule, i.e., one tail left, one tail right or two tail determination

d. Determine the experimental out come

e. Determine the conclusion

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