A local high school wants to know the average number of absences for each student at the elementary school. The school administration believes that the number of absences is at least 12 per student. A sample of 150 students reveals x = 11.8 5 = 4.3 What can you tell from this information about the hypothesis?

1. State Ho and Ha
2. Show the math
3. Reject or retain the Ho at a = .05