Textbook Question
In Exercises 7–10, (d) explain how you should interpret a decision that rejects the null hypothesis.
An energy bar maker claims that the mean number of grams of carbohydrates in one bar is less than 25.
Ch. 7 - Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Introduction to Statistics87
- Ch. 2 - Descriptive Statistics176
- Ch. 3 - Probability184
- Ch. 4 - Discrete Probability Distributions102
- Ch. 5 - Normal Probability Distributions183
- Ch. 6 - Confidence Intervals154
- Ch. 7 - Hypothesis Testing with One Sample165
- Ch. 8 - Hypothesis Testing with Two Samples134
- Ch. 9 - Correlation and Regression87
- Ch. 10 - Chi-Square Tests and the F-Distribution87
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.RE.11
In Exercises 11 and 12, find the P-value for the hypothesis test with the standardized test statistic z. Decide whether to reject H0 for the level of significance α.
Left-tailed test, z = -0.94, α = 0.05
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Step 1: Understand the problem. This is a left-tailed hypothesis test where the standardized test statistic z = -0.94, and the level of significance α = 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-value. Use the standard normal distribution table or a statistical software to find the cumulative probability corresponding to z = -0.94.
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. If you fail to reject H0, it means there is insufficient evidence to support the alternative hypothesis.
Step 5: Summarize the findings in the context of the problem, ensuring clarity on 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 as extreme as, or more extreme than, the observed value under the null hypothesis. A smaller P-value indicates stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, leading to a decision to reject it if the P-value is less than the significance level (α).
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Step 3: Get P-Value
Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to make inferences about population parameters based on sample data. It involves formulating two competing hypotheses: the null hypothesis (H0), which represents no effect or no difference, and the alternative hypothesis (H1), which represents the effect or difference. The goal is to determine whether there is enough evidence to reject H0 in favor of H1 based on the calculated test statistic and corresponding P-value.
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Significance Level (α)
The significance level, denoted as α, is a threshold set by the researcher to determine when 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 (Type I error). If the P-value is less than or equal to α, the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating that the observed data is statistically significant at that level.
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Textbook Question
In Exercises 7–10, explain how you should interpret a decision that fails to reject the null hypothesis.
A nonprofit consumer organization says that the standard deviation of the starting prices of its top-rated vehicles for a recent year is no more than \$2900.
Textbook Question
In Exercises 29–34, find the critical value(s) and rejection region(s) for the type of t-test with level of significance α and sample size n.
Two-tailed test, α=0.05, n=20
Textbook Question
In Exercises 13–16, find the critical value(s) and rejection region(s) for the type of z-test with level of significance . Include a graph with your answer.
Left-tailed test, α=0.02
Textbook Question
In Exercises 13–16, find the critical value(s) and rejection region(s) for the type of z-test with level of significance . Include a graph with your answer.
Two-tailed test, α=0.03
Textbook Question
In Exercises 13–16, find the critical value(s) and rejection region(s) for the type of z-test with level of significance . Include a graph with your answer.
Right-tailed test, α=0.025