Statistical Hypothesis Testing Concepts

Statistical Hypothesis Testing Concepts

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1.

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What is the Alternative Hypothesis (H₁ or Hₐ)?

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A claim about the population that contradicts the null hypothesis, often representing what the researcher is trying to prove.

2.

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What does Degrees of Freedom refer to in hypothesis testing?

Back

It is used in calculating the critical value for the t-test in two-sample problems, with formulas for unequal and equal variances.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Define Hypothesis in the context of statistics.

Back

An assumption proposed to test whether it is true or not.

4.

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What is Hypothesis Testing?

Back

A statistical method that uses sample data to evaluate a hypothesis about a population.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a Left-Tailed Test?

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A test where the alternative hypothesis is expressed using the less than symbol (<), with the rejection region in the left tail of the sampling distribution.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the Null Hypothesis (H₀)?

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A statement about the population believed to be true or used to argue unless shown incorrect beyond a reasonable doubt.

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What is a Right-Tailed Test?

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A test where the alternative hypothesis is expressed using the greater than symbol (>), with the rejection region in the right tail of the sampling distribution.

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