Answer:
We conclude that the mean transaction time exceeds 60 seconds.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the following in the question:
Population mean, μ = 60 seconds
Sample mean, [tex]\bar{x}[/tex] = 67 seconds
Sample size, n = 16
Alpha, α = 0.05
Sample standard deviation, s = 12 seconds
First, we design the null and the alternate hypothesis
[tex]H_{0}: \mu = 60\text{ seconds}\\H_A: \mu > 60\text{ seconds}[/tex]
We use One-tailed(right) t test to perform this hypothesis.
Formula:
[tex]t_{stat} = \displaystyle\frac{\bar{x} - \mu}{\frac{s}{\sqrt{n}} }[/tex] Putting all the values, we have
[tex]t_{stat} = \displaystyle\frac{67 - 60}{\frac{12}{\sqrt{16}} } = 2.34[/tex]
Now, [tex]t_{critical} \text{ at 0.05 level of significance, 15 degree of freedom } = 1.753[/tex]
Since,
[tex]t_{stat} > t_{critical}[/tex]
We fail to accept the null hypothesis and reject it. Thus, we conclude that the mean transaction time exceeds 60 seconds.