Answer:
H0: There is no association between state and sporting preference.
H1: There is an association between state and sporting preference
Step-by-step explanation:
The hypothesis to be tested for is whether the factor 'state' is associated with the factor 'sporting preference'.
The study is therefore about 'association' and whether the distributions of sporting preferences are identical across states. In scenario in this case is the test for association which is the most appropriate test.
Two factors are deemed to not be associated unless there is supporting evidence to suggest otherwise. Since the null hypothesis is the default belief, the correct pair of hypotheses are:
H0: There is no association between state and sporting preference.
H1: There is an association between state and sporting preference