Statistics and Probability: Hypothesis Testing
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What is the null hypothesis in the given one-sample t-test?

  • H0: μ > 81.6
  • H0: μ = 81.6 (correct)
  • H0: μ ≠ 81.6
  • H0: μ < 81.6

What is the conclusion if the computed value is less than the critical value in a right-tailed test?

  • Fail to reject the alternative hypothesis
  • Reject the alternative hypothesis
  • Reject the null hypothesis
  • Do not reject the null hypothesis (correct)

What does it mean when we reject the null hypothesis?

  • The test is not statistically significant
  • There is enough evidence against the null hypothesis (correct)
  • The alternative hypothesis is true
  • The null hypothesis is definitely correct

What is the consequence of rejecting a true null hypothesis?

<p>Type I error (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the critical value in a hypothesis test?

<p>To compare with the test statistic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of failing to reject the null hypothesis?

<p>There is not enough evidence to support the alternative hypothesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative to rejecting the null hypothesis in a hypothesis test?

<p>Failing to reject the null hypothesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical value used for in a hypothesis test?

<p>To determine the rejection region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of committing a Type I error in a hypothesis test?

<p>Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after formulating the hypotheses in a hypothesis test?

<p>Choose the level of significance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the test statistic in a hypothesis test?

<p>To compare with the critical value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a two-tailed test with α = 0.05, what is the critical value?

<p>z = ±1.65 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected?

<p>A Type II error (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical value in a hypothesis test?

<p>The boundary between the critical and non-critical regions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of rejecting a true null hypothesis?

<p>A Type I error (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the test statistic in a hypothesis test?

<p>To determine whether to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative hypothesis in a test where the mean height of women is greater than 64 inches?

<p>Hₐ: μ &gt; 64 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the hypothesis testing procedure?

<p>Draw a conclusion about the population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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