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What do we talk about in the formal language of hypothesis testing?

  • Ignoring both the null and alternative hypotheses
  • Accepting or rejecting the alternative hypothesis
  • Rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis (correct)
  • Considering only the p-value
  • How do we interpret the results when presenting research results in academic papers?

  • By ignoring the alternate hypothesis
  • By proving the null hypothesis wrong
  • By focusing on the p-value only
  • By stating whether the results support the alternate hypothesis (correct)
  • Why is hypothesis testing not designed to prove or disprove anything?

  • To save time on statistical analysis
  • To avoid making definitive conclusions (correct)
  • To make researchers' lives more difficult
  • To confuse readers of academic papers
  • What do we conclude if we reject the null hypothesis?

    <p>Support the alternate hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it said that rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis are superficial differences?

    <p>They both lead to the same conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we not mention rejecting or failing to reject the alternate hypothesis in academic papers?

    <p>To simplify the interpretation of results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a low p-value indicate in hypothesis testing?

    <p>Strong evidence against the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common practice when stating results in statistics assignments?

    <p>Using formal language about hypothesis testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action do we take if a research result is consistent with our alternate hypothesis?

    <p>Fail to reject the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main differences between presenting research results in academic papers and statistics assignments?

    <p>Interpreting results differently based on audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

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