4.3 - Steps in Hypothesis Testing
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What do H₀ and H₁ represent in hypothesis testing?
💡 Hint: Think of what each hypothesis is trying to convey.
What is a typical value for the significance level (α)?
💡 Hint: Recall common conventions in hypothesis testing.
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What does a null hypothesis (H₀) represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the term 'null' implies.
The significance level (α) is typically set at what value?
💡 Hint: Recall the common standards in statistics.
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Consider a scenario where a company claims its new product increases efficiency. You want to test this claim with a significance level of 0.05. Describe the steps you would take in hypothesis testing, including definitions for H₀ and H₁.
💡 Hint: Break down the process and relate each step to the scenario.
You are conducting a study based on a sample of heights and notice your p-value is 0.08. With α set to 0.05, what are your conclusions? How does this impact future research?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of your statistical decision.
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