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I need some help in formulating a numerical hypothesis statement regarding my research subject. Also need help to table formulate a verbal hypothesis statement regarding the research. along with a 5 step hypothesis statement regarding the research.

Hypothetical Company Name/Scenario: Hydro-Corn Farming, Inc. (based out of Iowa); (this company is facing the dilemma of a much needed demand for alternative fuel for the nation, and it has seen a sudden "spike" in product demand; the corn can't be picked fast enough, but there is plenty of it! We need to hire more people and not pay existing employees overtime during peak demands!)

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Example for forming a five step hypothesis method using a company, statement, numerical and descriptive hypothesis plus the problem to be solved.

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The question is, if hiring more employees will eliminate the overtime for current employees during peak and normal harvests?

H0: 10 (new employees) = 0 (overtime)
H1: 10 (new employees) ≠0 (overtime)

Adding 10 employees will eliminate the overtime for current employees.
Adding 10 employees will not eliminate the overtime for current employees.

More time is needed to harvest ...

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