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What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing?
What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing?
What is the alternative hypothesis in a hypothesis test?
What is the alternative hypothesis in a hypothesis test?
What is the significance level in a hypothesis test?
What is the significance level in a hypothesis test?
What is the type of error that occurs when a true null hypothesis is rejected?
What is the type of error that occurs when a true null hypothesis is rejected?
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What type of test is used to compare the means of three or more groups?
What type of test is used to compare the means of three or more groups?
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What is the purpose of a one-tailed test?
What is the purpose of a one-tailed test?
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What is the test statistic used for in hypothesis testing?
What is the test statistic used for in hypothesis testing?
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What is the Chi-Square Test used for in hypothesis testing?
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Hypothesis Testing
Definition
- A statistical technique used to test a hypothesis about a population based on a sample of data.
- Involves making a statement about the population and testing it using sample data.
Types of Hypotheses
- Null Hypothesis (H0): a statement of no difference or no effect.
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): a statement of difference or effect.
Steps in Hypothesis Testing
- State the null and alternative hypotheses.
- Select a significance level (α): the maximum probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis (typically 0.05).
- Choose a test statistic: a statistical measure used to determine the significance of the results.
- Calculate the test statistic and p-value.
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Compare the p-value to the significance level (α):
- If p-value ≤ α, reject the null hypothesis.
- If p-value > α, fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Errors in Hypothesis Testing
- Type I Error: rejecting a true null hypothesis (α).
- Type II Error: failing to reject a false null hypothesis (β).
One-Tailed and Two-Tailed Tests
- One-Tailed Test: tests whether the sample mean is significantly greater than or less than the population mean.
- Two-Tailed Test: tests whether the sample mean is significantly different from the population mean.
Common Hypothesis Tests
- Z-Test: used for large samples and known population standard deviation.
- T-Test: used for small samples and unknown population standard deviation.
- ANOVA: used for comparing means of three or more groups.
- Chi-Square Test: used for testing independence and goodness of fit.
Importance of Hypothesis Testing
- Allows researchers to make informed decisions about a population based on sample data.
- Helps to identify significant differences or effects in a population.
- Commonly used in various fields, including medicine, social sciences, and business.
Hypothesis Testing
Definition
- Statistical technique to test a hypothesis about a population based on a sample of data
- Involves making a statement about the population and testing it using sample data
Types of Hypotheses
Null Hypothesis
- Statement of no difference or no effect
Alternative Hypothesis
- Statement of difference or effect
Steps in Hypothesis Testing
- State null and alternative hypotheses
- Select a significance level (α) which is the maximum probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis (typically 0.05)
- Choose a test statistic, a statistical measure used to determine the significance of the results
- Calculate the test statistic and p-value
- Compare the p-value to the significance level (α)
- If p-value ≤ α, reject the null hypothesis
- If p-value > α, fail to reject the null hypothesis
Errors in Hypothesis Testing
Type I Error
- Rejecting a true null hypothesis (α)
Type II Error
- Failing to reject a false null hypothesis (β)
One-Tailed and Two-Tailed Tests
One-Tailed Test
- Tests whether the sample mean is significantly greater than or less than the population mean
Two-Tailed Test
- Tests whether the sample mean is significantly different from the population mean
Common Hypothesis Tests
Z-Test
- Used for large samples and known population standard deviation
T-Test
- Used for small samples and unknown population standard deviation
ANOVA
- Used for comparing means of three or more groups
Chi-Square Test
- Used for testing independence and goodness of fit
Importance of Hypothesis Testing
- Allows researchers to make informed decisions about a population based on sample data
- Helps to identify significant differences or effects in a population
- Commonly used in various fields, including medicine, social sciences, and business
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Test your understanding of hypothesis testing, a statistical technique used to test a hypothesis about a population based on a sample of data. Learn about null and alternative hypotheses and the steps involved in hypothesis testing.
