The state of CT claims that the average time on death row is 15
years. A random survey of 75 death row inmates revealed that the
average length of time on death row is 16.9 years with a standard
deviation of 5.7 years. Conduct a hypothesis to test the state of
CT’s claim. What type of test should be run? z-test of a proportion
t-test of a mean The alternative hypothesis indicates a left-tailed
test two-tailed test right-tailed test Calculate the p-value. What
is the decision? We fail to reject the claim that the average time
on death row is 15 years We reject the claim that the average time
on death row is 15 years
