1 2 3 4 This problem is based on information taken from TheMerck Manual (a reference manual used in most medical and nursingschools). Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure reading over140 mm Hg systolic and/or over 90 mm Hg diastolic. Hypertension, ifnot corrected, can cause long-term health problems. In thecollege-age population (18–24 years), about 9.2% have hypertension.Suppose that a blood donor program is taking place in a collegedormitory this week (final exams week). Before each student givesblood, the nurse takes a blood pressure reading. Of 196 donors, itis found that 29 have hypertension. A scientist claimed that thesedata indicate that the population proportion of students withhypertension during final exams week is higher than 9.2%. Use a 5%level of significance to test the claim.
1. Find the null and the alternative hypothesis.
2. Find the test statistic.
3. Would reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis?Explain.
4. Would you agree or disagree with the scientist’s claim?
