Hypothesis Testing

What is the only option for the null hypothesis? 

• H₀ = k
• H₀ > k
• H₀ < k
• H₀ ≠ k

Which of the following is not an option for an alternate hypothesis? 

• H_a = k
• H_a > k
• H_a < k
• H_a ≠ k

In a hypothesis test, the alternative hypothesis is always a statement of equality. 

• True
• False

The null and alternative hypothesis can be the same.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• All the above

A P-value indicates:

• the probability that the null hypothesis is true
• the probability that the alternative hypothesis is true
• the probability of obtaining the results (or one more extreme) if the null hypothesis is true
• probability of a Type I error

In testing hypotheses, which of the following would be strong evidence against the null hypothesis?

• using a small level of significance
• using a large level of significance
• obtaining data with a small p-value
• obtaining data with a low test statistic

H₀: μ = k

H₁: μ ≠ k

• Left-tailed test

• Two-tailed test

• Right-tailed test

H₀: μ = k

H₁: μ > k

• Left-tailed test

• Right-tailed test

Suppose the P-value for a hypothesis test is 0.0304. Using a = 0.05, what is the appropriate conclusion?

• a) Reject the null hypothesis

• b) Reject the alternative hypothesis

• c) Fail to reject the null hypothesis

• d) Fail to reject the alternative hypothesis

Which of the following is the FIRST step of a hypothesis test?

• Check assumptions & conditions
• Find your test statistic
• State your conclusion
• State your null & alternative hypotheses