18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing in research?
To evaluate a hypothesis about a population using sample data
What type of hypothesis states that there is no change, no difference between two groups, or no relationship between two variables?
Null hypothesis
What is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?
It should be testable by experiment or observation
What is a research hypothesis?
A statement of expectation or prediction that will be tested by research
What is an example of a hypothesis statement?
A new medicine might work
What is the application of hypothesis testing in real-life scenarios?
To evaluate the effectiveness of a new medicine or a new way of teaching
What is the purpose of hypothesis testing in statistics?
To figure out the odds that the results have happened by chance
What is the format of a hypothesis statement?
If I do this, then that will happen
What is the null hypothesis in the context of hypothesis testing?
A statement that there is no significant difference or relationship
What is the research hypothesis also known as?
Alternative hypothesis
What is the application of hypothesis testing in real-life scenarios?
To evaluate the effectiveness of a new medication
What is the step that comes after figuring out the null hypothesis in hypothesis testing?
Choose the type of test to perform
What is the assumption of the null hypothesis in hypothesis testing?
There is no difference between groups or no relationship between variables in the population.
What is the purpose of the alternative hypothesis in hypothesis testing?
To provide a research prediction of an actual difference between groups or a true relationship between variables.
In a hypothesis testing scenario, what does it mean if the results show statistical significance?
The results are very unlikely to occur if the null hypothesis is true.
What is the risk of making a wrong conclusion when rejecting the null hypothesis based on statistically significant results?
Type I error
What is the decision made when the findings do not show statistical significance?
Fail to reject the null hypothesis.
In the example given, what is the research hypothesis being tested?
The new drug is effective for alleviating symptoms of the disease.
Learn how to formulate a clear and concise hypothesis statement, including the structure and examples of hypothetical scenarios. This quiz will help you understand the importance of a well-written hypothesis in scientific research.
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