Table of contents

1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data55m
2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
3. Describing Data Numerically1h 45m
4. Probability2h 16m
5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables2h 33m
6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables1h 38m
7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean1h 53m
8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 12m
- Sampling Distribution of Sample Proportion
  29m
- Confidence Intervals for Population Proportion
  42m
9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample2h 19m
10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples3h 26m
11. Correlation1h 6m
12. Regression1h 35m
13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 57m
14. ANOVA1h 0m

9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample

Steps in Hypothesis Testing

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9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample

Steps in Hypothesis Testing

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Problem 7.2.17

Textbook Question

Finding a P-Value In Exercises 13–18, find the P-value for the hypothesis test with the standardized test statistic z. Decide whether to reject H0 for the level of significance alpha.
Left-tailed test

z=-1.68
alpha=0.05

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Step 1: Understand the problem. This is a left-tailed hypothesis test where the standardized test statistic z = -1.68, and the level of significance (α) is 0.05. The goal is to find the P-value and decide whether to reject the null hypothesis (H₀).

Step 2: Recall that the P-value in a left-tailed test is the area under the standard normal curve to the left of the given z-score. Use a standard normal distribution table or a statistical software to find the cumulative probability corresponding to z = -1.68.

Step 3: Compare the P-value obtained in Step 2 with the level of significance α = 0.05. If the P-value is less than or equal to α, reject the null hypothesis (H₀). Otherwise, fail to reject H₀.

Step 4: Interpret the result. If you reject H₀, it means there is sufficient evidence to support the alternative hypothesis (H₁) at the given level of significance. If you fail to reject H₀, it means there is insufficient evidence to support H₁.

Step 5: Summarize the findings in the context of the problem, ensuring clarity about whether the null hypothesis was rejected or not based on the comparison of the P-value and α.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

P-Value

The P-value is a statistical measure that helps determine the significance of results in hypothesis testing. It represents the probability of obtaining a test statistic at least as extreme as the one observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true. A smaller P-value indicates stronger evidence against the null hypothesis.

Hypothesis Testing

Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to make decisions about a population based on sample data. It involves formulating a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (H1), then using sample data to determine whether to reject H0. The outcome is often influenced by the chosen significance level (alpha).

Significance Level (Alpha)

The significance level, denoted as alpha (α), is the threshold for deciding whether to reject the null hypothesis. Commonly set at 0.05, it represents a 5% risk of concluding that a difference exists when there is none. If the P-value is less than alpha, the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating statistically significant results.

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Left-tailed test

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