Null hypothesis and alternate hypothesis-state the decision

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A sample of 60 college students was given a special training program designed to improve their time management skills. One month after completing the course the students were contacted and asked whether the skills learned in the program were effective. A total of 42 responded yes. At the .05 significance level, can we conclude the program is effective?

a.) State the null hypothesis and the alternate hypothesis.

b.) State the decision rule.

c.) Compute the value of the test statistic.

d.) What is your decision regarding the null hypothesis?

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