As part of the quality-control program for a catalyst manufacturing line, the raw materials (alumina and a binder) are tested for purity. The process requires that the purity of the alumina be greater than 84%. A random sample from a recent shipment of alumina yielded the following results (in percent): 93.2, 87.0, 92.1, 90.1, 87.1, and 93.4.
A hypothesis test will be done to determine whether or not to accept the shipment.
a. State the appropriate null and alternate hypotheses.
b. Compute the P-value.
c. Should the shipment be accepted? Explain.