6.2 - Alternative Hypothesis (H₁)
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What does the Alternative Hypothesis (H₁) propose?
💡 Hint: Think about what it contrasts with.
What is a p-value?
💡 Hint: Consider the significance of this value.
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What does the Alternative Hypothesis (H₁) state?
💡 Hint: Remember, H₁ contrasts with H₀.
True or False: The Null Hypothesis (H₀) is what researchers aim to prove.
💡 Hint: Consider what each hypothesis represents.
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A study finds a new educational tool that claims to improve student test scores. Formulate both the Null and Alternative Hypotheses, then discuss how you would use p-values to make a decision.
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of results would make you reconsider the Null Hypothesis.
Discuss the steps you take to formulate a research hypothesis for a new drug trial, focusing on how you would establish both H₀ and H₁.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the expected effects of the drug and how these would inform your hypotheses.
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