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What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing in statistical research?
What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing in statistical research?
- To prove the validity of a theory.
- To determine if there is sufficient evidence to reject a claim about a population parameter. (correct)
- To describe the characteristics of a population.
- To gather data for a research study.
Which hypothesis states that there is no difference, effect, or relationship between groups or factors?
Which hypothesis states that there is no difference, effect, or relationship between groups or factors?
- Null hypothesis (correct)
- Alternative hypothesis
- Directional hypothesis
- Two-sided hypothesis
What is the significance level in hypothesis testing?
What is the significance level in hypothesis testing?
- The probability of accepting the null hypothesis when it is false.
- The probability of accepting the null hypothesis when it is true.
- The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false.
- The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true. (correct)
What is the main objective of a researcher in a hypothesis test?
What is the main objective of a researcher in a hypothesis test?
Which of the following is an example of a null hypothesis?
Which of the following is an example of a null hypothesis?
In a one-sided alternative hypothesis, what is the researcher trying to demonstrate?
In a one-sided alternative hypothesis, what is the researcher trying to demonstrate?
Which step in hypothesis testing involves determining whether the calculated test statistic falls within the rejection region?
Which step in hypothesis testing involves determining whether the calculated test statistic falls within the rejection region?
What is the purpose of using a p-value in hypothesis testing?
What is the purpose of using a p-value in hypothesis testing?
A researcher wants to test if the average height of students in a specific school is greater than 170 cm. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses?
A researcher wants to test if the average height of students in a specific school is greater than 170 cm. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses?
A company claims that their new product reduces weight by at least 5 pounds. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses to test this claim?
A company claims that their new product reduces weight by at least 5 pounds. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses to test this claim?
A researcher wants to determine if there is a significant difference in the average test scores of students who take a new tutoring program compared to those who don't. What type of hypothesis test is appropriate?
A researcher wants to determine if there is a significant difference in the average test scores of students who take a new tutoring program compared to those who don't. What type of hypothesis test is appropriate?
A company claims that the average lifespan of their light bulbs is 1000 hours. A consumer advocacy group wants to test this claim. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses for the consumer advocacy group?
A company claims that the average lifespan of their light bulbs is 1000 hours. A consumer advocacy group wants to test this claim. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses for the consumer advocacy group?
A researcher is testing the effectiveness of a new fertilizer on plant growth. They expect the fertilizer to increase the average height of plants. Which type of hypothesis test should they use?
A researcher is testing the effectiveness of a new fertilizer on plant growth. They expect the fertilizer to increase the average height of plants. Which type of hypothesis test should they use?
A company claims their new battery lasts at least 8 hours. A consumer group wants to test this claim. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses?
A company claims their new battery lasts at least 8 hours. A consumer group wants to test this claim. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses?
A drug company claims that their new medication improves blood pressure. A researcher wants to test this claim. What type of hypothesis test should be used?
A drug company claims that their new medication improves blood pressure. A researcher wants to test this claim. What type of hypothesis test should be used?
A teacher believes that students who use a new learning software have a higher average test score compared to those who use traditional methods. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses to test this belief?
A teacher believes that students who use a new learning software have a higher average test score compared to those who use traditional methods. What are the correct null and alternative hypotheses to test this belief?
What is a Type I error in hypothesis testing?
What is a Type I error in hypothesis testing?
What is the potential consequence of a Type I error in the context of a new drug trial?
What is the potential consequence of a Type I error in the context of a new drug trial?
What is the potential consequence of a Type II error in the context of the light bulb lifespan example?
What is the potential consequence of a Type II error in the context of the light bulb lifespan example?
What is the level of significance denoted by in hypothesis testing?
What is the level of significance denoted by in hypothesis testing?
What is the symbol used to denote the probability of committing a Type II error?
What is the symbol used to denote the probability of committing a Type II error?
Which of the following statements is correct about the level of significance in hypothesis testing?
Which of the following statements is correct about the level of significance in hypothesis testing?
In hypothesis testing, what does the level of significance represent in terms of accepting or rejecting a hypothesis?
In hypothesis testing, what does the level of significance represent in terms of accepting or rejecting a hypothesis?
What is the alternative hypothesis in the study described?
What is the alternative hypothesis in the study described?
What is the degrees of freedom (df) used to determine the critical values for the correlation coefficient?
What is the degrees of freedom (df) used to determine the critical values for the correlation coefficient?
What is the critical value of the correlation coefficient (r) at a significance level of 0.05 for a two-tailed test?
What is the critical value of the correlation coefficient (r) at a significance level of 0.05 for a two-tailed test?
What is the calculated correlation coefficient (r) in this study?
What is the calculated correlation coefficient (r) in this study?
If the calculated correlation coefficient was -0.70, what would be the decision regarding the null hypothesis?
If the calculated correlation coefficient was -0.70, what would be the decision regarding the null hypothesis?
Which statistical test would be appropriate for determining the degree of association between two variables that are measured on a non-random sample?
Which statistical test would be appropriate for determining the degree of association between two variables that are measured on a non-random sample?
Which of these is a parametric statistical test used to determine the significant difference between two independent groups?
Which of these is a parametric statistical test used to determine the significant difference between two independent groups?
Which statistical test is appropriate for comparing the means of three or more groups when the data is not normally distributed?
Which statistical test is appropriate for comparing the means of three or more groups when the data is not normally distributed?
What is the appropriate statistical test to use for comparing the means of two independent samples when the population standard deviations are unknown and the sample sizes are relatively small (n < 30)?
What is the appropriate statistical test to use for comparing the means of two independent samples when the population standard deviations are unknown and the sample sizes are relatively small (n < 30)?
In the first example, the researcher calculated a t-score of -1.60. What is the appropriate conclusion based on this t-score and the critical t-value of ±2.012?
In the first example, the researcher calculated a t-score of -1.60. What is the appropriate conclusion based on this t-score and the critical t-value of ±2.012?
In the second example, the researcher calculated a Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.70. What does this value indicate about the relationship between the number of hours spent studying and the test scores?
In the second example, the researcher calculated a Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.70. What does this value indicate about the relationship between the number of hours spent studying and the test scores?
What is the primary goal of the hypothesis testing process?
What is the primary goal of the hypothesis testing process?
In the first example, the degrees of freedom (df) were calculated as 48. What is the purpose of determining the degrees of freedom in hypothesis testing?
In the first example, the degrees of freedom (df) were calculated as 48. What is the purpose of determining the degrees of freedom in hypothesis testing?
In the second example, the researcher wants to test the significance of the correlation coefficient. What is the null hypothesis for this test?
In the second example, the researcher wants to test the significance of the correlation coefficient. What is the null hypothesis for this test?
In the first example, the researcher concluded that there was not enough evidence to conclude that there is a significant difference in the mean test scores between Group A and Group B. What does this conclusion suggest about the effectiveness of the new experimental teaching method?
In the first example, the researcher concluded that there was not enough evidence to conclude that there is a significant difference in the mean test scores between Group A and Group B. What does this conclusion suggest about the effectiveness of the new experimental teaching method?
What is the significance level used to determine if a null hypothesis is significant?
What is the significance level used to determine if a null hypothesis is significant?
What does a p-value of 0.01 to 0.05 indicate?
What does a p-value of 0.01 to 0.05 indicate?
What happens to Type I and Type II errors when we decrease the probability of one?
What happens to Type I and Type II errors when we decrease the probability of one?
How can we reduce the probability of making a Type I error (α)?
How can we reduce the probability of making a Type I error (α)?
What is the relationship between the true value of a parameter and the hypothesized value when the probability of a Type II error (β) is maximized?
What is the relationship between the true value of a parameter and the hypothesized value when the probability of a Type II error (β) is maximized?
What is the purpose of a statistical hypothesis?
What is the purpose of a statistical hypothesis?
What does a p-value less than 0.01 indicate?
What does a p-value less than 0.01 indicate?
What is the null hypothesis?
What is the null hypothesis?
Flashcards
Two-sided test
Two-sided test
A hypothesis test that evaluates both directions of an effect against the null hypothesis.
H0 (Null Hypothesis)
H0 (Null Hypothesis)
The hypothesis that states a parameter equals a specific value.
Ha (Alternative Hypothesis)
Ha (Alternative Hypothesis)
The hypothesis that states a parameter differs from a specific value.
Type I error
Type I error
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Type II error
Type II error
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Left-tailed test
Left-tailed test
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Right-tailed test
Right-tailed test
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Common phrases for hypothesis testing
Common phrases for hypothesis testing
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Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing
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Null Hypothesis (H0)
Null Hypothesis (H0)
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Alternative Hypothesis (H1 or Ha)
Alternative Hypothesis (H1 or Ha)
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Level of Significance
Level of Significance
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Critical Values
Critical Values
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Test Statistic
Test Statistic
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One-Sided Hypothesis
One-Sided Hypothesis
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Two-Sided Hypothesis
Two-Sided Hypothesis
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Null Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
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False Negative
False Negative
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Rejecting the Null Hypothesis
Rejecting the Null Hypothesis
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Consumer Protection Agency Example
Consumer Protection Agency Example
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Greek Letter Alpha (α)
Greek Letter Alpha (α)
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Significance Level (α)
Significance Level (α)
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Degrees of Freedom (df)
Degrees of Freedom (df)
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Critical t-value
Critical t-value
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p-value
p-value
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Two-sample t-test
Two-sample t-test
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Fail to reject H0
Fail to reject H0
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Pearson's correlation coefficient (r)
Pearson's correlation coefficient (r)
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Interpretation of results
Interpretation of results
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Level of significance (α)
Level of significance (α)
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Critical region
Critical region
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Relationship between Type I & II errors
Relationship between Type I & II errors
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Effect of sample size
Effect of sample size
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Interpretation of P-values
Interpretation of P-values
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Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
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Calculated Correlation Coefficient (r)
Calculated Correlation Coefficient (r)
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Conclusion in Hypothesis Testing
Conclusion in Hypothesis Testing
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Two-Tailed Test
Two-Tailed Test
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Study Notes
Hypothesis Testing Overview
- Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to make decisions based on experimental data.
- It involves making an assumption (hypothesis) about a population parameter.
Procedure in Hypothesis Testing
- State the null and alternative hypotheses: The null hypothesis assumes no effect or difference, while the alternative suggests there is an effect or difference.
- Choose the significance level: This is the probability of making a Type I error (rejecting a true null hypothesis). Common levels are 0.01, 0.05, and 0.10.
- Select the appropriate test statistic: The choice depends on the nature of the data and the research question.
- Determine the critical values: The critical values define the rejection and non-rejection regions. The decision may be based on a p-value instead of critical regions.
- Compute the test statistic from the sample data: This calculation involves the sample data and the chosen test statistic.
- Make a statistical decision: Compare the computed test statistic to critical values or p-value.
- State the conclusion: Summarize the findings and whether they support the null or alternative hypothesis.
Two Types of Hypotheses
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Null Hypothesis (H₀): This is the initial assumption that there is no difference, relationship, or effect. Often stated as "there is no difference/relationship".
- Researchers usually aim to disprove the null hypothesis.
- Examples:
- No difference between average ages of male and female customers.
- An intervention has no effect on survival rates.
- There's no link between temperature and fruit shake sales.
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Alternative Hypothesis (H₁ or Hₐ): This proposes a difference, relationship, or effect.
- This is the hypothesis that the researcher hopes to prove true.
- Examples:
- The average age of male customers differs from that of female customers.
- The intervention improves survival rates.
- There is an association between atmospheric temperature and fruit shake sales.
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One-tailed Test: The test focuses on a single direction of difference (e.g., greater than or less than).
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Two-tailed Test: The test considers both directions of difference (e.g., not equal to).
Hypothesis Testing Mathematical Symbols
- H₀: parameter = specific value (two-tailed)
- H₁: parameter ≠ specific value
- H₀: parameter = specific value (left-tailed)
- H₁: parameter < specific value
- H₀: parameter = specific value (right-tailed )
- H₁: parameter > specific value
Hypothesis Testing Common Phrases
- is greater than (>), above
- is less than (<), below
- is greater than or equal to (≥), at least
- is less than or equal to (≤), at most
- is equal to (=), same as
- is not equal to (≠), different from
Errors in Decision Making
- Type I Error (α): Rejecting a true null hypothesis.
- Type II Error (β): Failing to reject a false null hypothesis.
Level of Significance
- The level of significance (alpha) is the probability of a Type I error.
- This value is chosen by the researcher.
- Common values are 0.01, 0.05, and 0.10.
P-Value Interpretation
- A p-value less than 0.001 is considered extremely significant.
- A p-value between 0.001 and 0.01 is considered very significant.
- A p-value between 0.01 and 0.05 is considered significant.
- A p-value greater than 0.05 is not significant.
Some Statistical Tools
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Parametric Tests: These require normally distributed data.
- t-test (independent/paired samples)
- Pearson's correlation
- ANOVA
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Nonparametric Tests: These tests don't require normality.
- Mann-Whitney U test
- Wilcoxon signed-rank test
- Spearman's correlation
- Chi-square test
- Kruskal-Wallis test
Definition of Terms
- Statistical hypothesis: An assertion or conjecture about the population or populations.
- Null hypothesis: The initial assumption about a population parameter needing to be tested.
- Alternative hypothesis: The opposite of the null hypothesis.
- Significance level: A threshold for accepting or rejecting the null hypothesis.
- Power of the test: The probability of correctly rejecting a false null hypothesis.
- Test statistic: A measure used to decide whether to accept or reject the null hypothesis.
- Confidence level: The probability that the parameter falls within specific values.
- Critical region / rejection region: The values of a test statistic that lead to the rejection of the null hypothesis.
- Critical value: The boundary between the acceptance and rejection regions.
- Dependent samples: Samples are paired or linked.
- Independent samples: Samples are not paired or linked.
- One-tailed test: A hypothesis test focusing on a single direction of difference.
- Two-tailed test: A hypothesis test considering both directions of difference.
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