The null hypothesis $H_{0}$ states that a population parameter (such as the mean, the standard deviation, and so on) is equal to a hypothesized value. We can write the null hypothesis in the form $H_{0}: parameter = value$

In this context, the investigator's null hypothesis should be that the average total weight is no different than the reported value by the FAA. We can write it in this form $H_{0}: \mu= 185$ .

The alternative hypothesis $H_{a}$ states that a population parameter is smaller, greater, or different than the hypothesized value in the null hypothesis. We can write the alternative hypothesis in one of three forms

$H_{a}: parameter > value\\H_{a}: parameter < value\\H_{a}: parameter \neq value$

The investigator wants to know if the average weight of passengers flying on small planes exceeds the FAA guideline of the average total weight of 185 pounds. He should use $H_{a}: \mu > 185$ as his alternative hypothesis.

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Can someone help me, please? ​

Can someone help me, please?