[See Solution] Reis, Inc. Reis, Inc., a New York real estate research firm, tracks the cost of apartment rentals in the United States. In mid-2002, the nationwide
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Reis, Inc.
Reis, Inc., a New York real estate research firm, tracks the cost of apartment rentals in the United States. In mid-2002, the nationwide mean apartment rental rate was $895 per month ( The Wall Street Journal, July 8, 2002 ). Assume that, based on the historical quarterly surveys, a population standard deviation of σ = $225 is reasonable. In a current study of apartment rental rates, a sample of 180 apartments nationwide provided a sample mean of $915 per month. Do the sample data enable Reis to conclude that the population mean apartment rental rate now exceeds the level reported in 2002?
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State the null and alternative hypotheses.
b. Determine the p-value
c. At α = .01, explain your conclusion.
d. Provide a recommendation for Reis to consider at this time.
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