24-month old monkfish in a fish farm is historically believed to have an average weight of 9.5 lb. In one season, fish farmers have a suspicion that the average is LESS than 9.5 lb. The farmers want to clarify this suspicion using a statistical hypothesis test. What should be the alternative hypothesis

Alternate Hypothesis : Fish Weight < 9.5 lb

Explanation:

Hypothesis Testing is used to test the statistical significance of a mathematical proposition.

Null Hypothesis is the neutral hypothesis, stating no significant difference from assumed value. Alternate Hypothesis is the contradictory special hypothesis, stating significant difference from assumed value.

To Check whether 24 month old monkfish has actual weight = assumed average weight i.e 9.5lb, or less then that . The hypothesis are following :

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