Hypothesis Testing in Statistics
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What is the purpose of hypothesis testing?

  • To determine if the observed data are consistent with the hypothesis (correct)
  • To prove the null hypothesis is true
  • To calculate the p-value accurately
  • To reject all hypotheses
  • What does the p-value measure in hypothesis testing?

  • It quantifies how likely the observed data are under the assumption of the null hypothesis (correct)
  • It measures the probability of the null hypothesis being correct
  • It confirms the alternative hypothesis
  • It proves the null hypothesis
  • In statistical hypothesis testing, what does a p-value close to 1 indicate?

  • Strong evidence against the null hypothesis
  • The null hypothesis is likely true (correct)
  • Strong evidence for the null hypothesis
  • The null hypothesis is definitely false
  • What is the interpretation of a p-value of 0.125 in hypothesis testing?

    <p>The data are somewhat likely under the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does statistical hypothesis testing use the concept of p-value?

    <p>To assess how probable the data are under the assumption of the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should one not conclude that a p-value of 1 means the null hypothesis is true?

    <p>P-values do not relate to hypotheses being true or false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the p-value measure in hypothesis testing?

    <p>Probability of the observed data given the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it incorrect to say we have found evidence for the null hypothesis?

    <p>The p-value measures evidence against the null hypothesis, not for it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Why is it emphasized that we should not discuss 'evidence for H0'?

    <p>The probability of H0 is not measurable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does sample size play in determining the p-value?

    <p>It decreases the probability of observing extreme data under the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes statistical significance from practical significance in hypothesis testing?

    <p>'Practical significance' takes into account the size of the statistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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