Statistical Hypothesis Testing and P-Value

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What is the purpose of formulating the null and alternative hypotheses in a research study?

To determine the sample size required for the study
To analyze the data using statistical methods
To decide whether there is enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis (correct)
To prove that there is an association between the two variables in the population

What type of error is quantified by the use of statistics in a research study?

Sampling error
Systematic error
Random error (correct)
Measurement error

What is the significance level in hypothesis testing?

The maximum sample size required for the study
The minimum evidence required to reject the null hypothesis (correct)
The probability of accepting the null hypothesis when it is false
The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true

What is the assumption made when formulating the null hypothesis?

That there is no association between the two variables in the population (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting sample data in a research study?

To provide evidence against the null hypothesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of hypothesis testing in a research study?

Testing a hypothesis about the population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of statistical hypothesis testing?

To determine the presence of an association between variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two possibilities when assessing an association between two variables?

The association does not exist in the population, or the variables are linked (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of research?

Stating with high certainty whether an association exists or not (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of formulating hypotheses in statistical hypothesis testing?

To assess the presence of an association between variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the null and alternative hypothesis?

They are mutually exclusive and exhaustive (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when assessing associations between variables?

Determining the presence of the association (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the p-value defined as?

The probability of obtaining an association as strong (or stronger) as the one observed in our sample, if in fact there is no association present in the source population. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the p-value as the strength of the association and the value of the test statistic increase?

The p-value decreases. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the significance level in hypothesis testing?

To determine how strong the evidence should be to reject the null hypothesis. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If the p-value is lower than the significance level, what is the typical conclusion?

Reject the null hypothesis. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical significance level used in hypothesis testing?

5% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a lower p-value indicate about the association in the sample?

The association is stronger in the sample. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the assumption made when testing a hypothesis about the population?

That no association exists between the two variables (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of statistical analysis in hypothesis testing?

To decide whether to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the null and alternative hypotheses?

The null hypothesis states there is no association, while the alternative hypothesis states there is an association (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting sample data in a research study?

To provide evidence against the null hypothesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of rejecting the null hypothesis?

We conclude that there is an association between the variables (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of statistical analysis in quantifying error in a research study?

To quantify the random error in the sample estimate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prerequisite for testing a hypothesis about the population?

That a sample is representative of the population (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of calculating the p-value in hypothesis testing?

To determine the probability of obtaining the observed association if there is no true association (A) Signup and view all the answers

If the p-value is 0.01, what is the probability that the observed association is due to chance?

1% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule of thumb when interpreting the p-value in relation to the significance level?

If the p-value is less than the significance level, reject the null hypothesis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the p-value and the strength of the association?

The stronger the association, the lower the p-value (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical significance level used in most research studies?

5% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting a significance level in hypothesis testing?

To determine the maximum probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the p-value as the sample size increases?

The p-value decreases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of hypothesis testing in a research study?

To determine whether the observed association is due to chance or a real effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of a p-value of 0.05?

There is a 5% probability that the observed association is due to chance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of statistical hypothesis testing?

Determining whether an association exists or not (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two possibilities when assessing an association between two variables?

The association exists or does not exist in the population (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it extremely important to be able to state with high certainty whether an association exists or not in the source population?

Because it is essential in making conclusions about the population (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the null hypothesis in statistical hypothesis testing?

To disprove the existence of an association (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of formulating the null and alternative hypotheses?

To make conclusions about the population based on sample estimates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when assessing associations between variables in research?

Determining whether an association exists or not (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of statistical hypothesis testing in research?

To make conclusions about the population based on sample estimates (A) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of formulating the null and alternative hypotheses in a research study?

What type of error is quantified by the use of statistics in a research study?

What is the significance level in hypothesis testing?

What is the assumption made when formulating the null hypothesis?

What is the purpose of collecting sample data in a research study?

What is the focus of hypothesis testing in a research study?

What is the primary goal of statistical hypothesis testing?

What are the two possibilities when assessing an association between two variables?

Which of the following is a key aspect of research?

What is the purpose of formulating hypotheses in statistical hypothesis testing?

What is the relationship between the null and alternative hypothesis?

What is the primary concern when assessing associations between variables?

What is the p-value defined as?

What happens to the p-value as the strength of the association and the value of the test statistic increase?

What is the purpose of the significance level in hypothesis testing?

If the p-value is lower than the significance level, what is the typical conclusion?

What is the typical significance level used in hypothesis testing?

What does a lower p-value indicate about the association in the sample?

What is the assumption made when testing a hypothesis about the population?

What is the primary goal of statistical analysis in hypothesis testing?

What is the main difference between the null and alternative hypotheses?

What is the purpose of collecting sample data in a research study?

What is the consequence of rejecting the null hypothesis?

What is the role of statistical analysis in quantifying error in a research study?

What is the prerequisite for testing a hypothesis about the population?

What is the main purpose of calculating the p-value in hypothesis testing?

If the p-value is 0.01, what is the probability that the observed association is due to chance?

What is the general rule of thumb when interpreting the p-value in relation to the significance level?

What is the relationship between the p-value and the strength of the association?

What is the typical significance level used in most research studies?

What is the purpose of setting a significance level in hypothesis testing?

What happens to the p-value as the sample size increases?

What is the main purpose of hypothesis testing in a research study?

What is the implication of a p-value of 0.05?

What is the primary focus of statistical hypothesis testing?

What are the two possibilities when assessing an association between two variables?

Why is it extremely important to be able to state with high certainty whether an association exists or not in the source population?

What is the role of the null hypothesis in statistical hypothesis testing?

What is the main goal of formulating the null and alternative hypotheses?

What is the primary concern when assessing associations between variables in research?

What is the significance of statistical hypothesis testing in research?

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