Hypothesis Testing in Statistics
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What does a correlation value closer to -1 indicate?

  • A strong negative linear correlation (correct)
  • No correlation
  • A strong positive linear correlation
  • A weak linear correlation
  • What is the primary purpose of regression analysis?

  • To predict the value of a dependent variable based on an independent variable (correct)
  • To determine the strength of a correlation between variables
  • To identify outliers in a dataset
  • To calculate the average of two variables
  • Which statement best describes the difference between correlation and regression?

  • Correlation measures only linear relationships, while regression assesses all types.
  • Correlation measures the average change, while regression estimates values over time.
  • Correlation indicates the relationship between variables, while regression predicts one variable based on another. (correct)
  • Correlation is used to identify outliers and regression to determine averages.
  • What does a regression line represent?

    <p>The average association between the independent and dependent variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a correlation value of 0 indicate?

    <p>No correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the null hypothesis (H0) assumed to represent?

    <p>There is no difference or relationship between variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a P-value greater than 0.05 indicate?

    <p>The null hypothesis should be accepted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statistical test is appropriate for comparing two unpaired groups?

    <p>Mann Whitney test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of correlation is characterized by both variables changing in the same direction?

    <p>Positive Correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of hypothesis testing?

    <p>To provide evidence for a statistical assumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test would you use for analyzing more than two unpaired groups?

    <p>One-way ANOVA test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When both variables in a correlation change in opposite directions, this is known as:

    <p>Negative Correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the null hypothesis is rejected, what does this mean?

    <p>There is a significant relationship between variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hypothesis Testing

    • Hypothesis: An assumption about the relationship between variables.
    • Hypothesis Testing: A statistical technique used to test hypotheses about a population.
    • Null Hypothesis (H₀): Assumes no difference or relationship between variables.
    • Alternative Hypothesis (H₁): Assumes a difference or relationship between variables.
    • Null Hypothesis Accepted: No significant difference or relationship is found.
    • Null Hypothesis Rejected: A significant difference or relationship is found.

    Statistical Significance (P-value)

    • Statistically Significant (P-value): Criteria for rejecting or accepting the null hypothesis.
    • Usually, the P-value is 0.05.
    • P-value > 0.05: Not significant analysis; null hypothesis is accepted.
    • P-value < 0.05: Significant analysis; null hypothesis is rejected.

    Types of Tests

    • t-test: Used for parametric, unpaired, and paired data with two groups.
    • Paired t-test: Used for parametric, paired data with two groups.
    • Mann Whitney test: Used for non-parametric, unpaired data with two groups.
    • One-way ANOVA: Used for parametric, unpaired data with more than two groups.

    Correlation

    • Correlation: A statistical technique to measure the strength of association between two variables.
    • Correlation Described by: Scatter Diagram
    • Positive Correlation: Both variables change in the same direction.
    • Negative Correlation: Both variables change in the opposite direction.
    • No Correlation: Random direction of change.
    • Example of Positive Correlation: Increased alcohol consumption increases liver cirrhosis.
    • Example of Negative Correlation: Decreased fluid intake increases body dehydration.
    • Interpretation of correlation: Range between -1 to 1
      • Closer to -1: Stronger negative linear correlation
      • Closer to 0: Weaker linear correlation
      • Closer to 1: Stronger positive linear correlation

    Types of Correlation

    • Strong Positive Correlation
    • No Correlation
    • Strong Negative Correlation

    Regression Analysis

    • Regression Analysis: Statistical technique to predict the value of one variable (dependent variable, Y) based on another variable (independent variable, X).
    • Regression Line: Indicates the average association between two variables in regression analysis.
    • Difference between Correlation & Regression:
      • Correlation: Both variables are known. Measures the strength of association.
        • Relation
      • Regression: Predicts an unknown variable from a known variable. Measures how to draw the line by calculating the best fit.
        • One variable affects the other

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of hypothesis testing, including the concepts of null and alternative hypotheses. It covers statistical significance, P-values, and various types of tests such as t-tests. Test your understanding of these essential statistical techniques.

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