Statistical Hypothesis Testing and Probability Quiz
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Which of the following statements is true about statistical tests?

  • Statistical tests are not reliable and should not be used in research.
  • Statistical tests always accept the alternate hypothesis at a 5% significance level.
  • Statistical tests guarantee a 95% probability that results occurred due to manipulation of the independent variable.
  • Statistical tests determine whether results are due to chance or to a variable. (correct)

    • What does it mean when the alternate hypothesis is accepted at a 0.05 significance level?

  • There is a 5% probability that the results occurred due to a manipulation of the independent variable. (correct)
  • The results are due to chance.
  • The results are not statistically significant.
  • There is a 95% probability that the results occurred due to a manipulation of the independent variable.

    • What is the purpose of working to a P-value?

  • To determine the effect size of the results.
  • To determine the statistical significance of the results.
  • To determine the probability of obtaining results due to manipulation of the independent variable.
  • To determine the probability of obtaining results due to chance. (correct)

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