Based on the nielsen ratings, the local cbs affiliate claims its 11 p. m. newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. in a survey of 100 viewers, 36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local cbs station.

what is your decision if α = 0.01?

a. fail to reject the null hypothesis.

b. reject the null hypothesis and conclude the newscast does not reach 41% of the audience.

c. fail to reject the alternate and conclude the newscast does not reach 41% of the audience.

d. reject the alternate and conclude the newscast reaches about 41% of the audience.