The document discusses hypothesis testing using the example of a criminal trial. It explains that in a trial, the jury must decide between two hypotheses: the null hypothesis that the defendant is innocent versus the alternative hypothesis that the defendant is guilty. It describes the two types of errors that can occur and notes that the probability of making a Type I error, or convicting an innocent person, should be very small, especially for crimes with serious penalties like the death penalty.
This document discusses hypothesis testing through three examples. The first example explains hypothesis testing in the context of a criminal trial, where the null hypothesis is that the defendant is innocent and the alternative hypothesis is that the defendant is guilty. The second example demonstrates a hypothesis test on whether the mean demand for computers is different than 350 units. The third example tests whether a new billing system will be cost-effective based on the mean monthly account balance. Overall, the document provides an introduction to hypothesis testing concepts such as null and alternative hypotheses, types of errors, rejection regions, and interpreting p-values.
The document discusses hypothesis testing through the example of a criminal trial. It introduces the concepts of the null and alternative hypotheses, where the null hypothesis assumes the defendant is innocent and the alternative assumes guilt. It describes how rejecting the null is equivalent to a guilty verdict, while failing to reject means there is not enough evidence for a guilty verdict. The document also discusses the two types of errors in hypothesis testing - Type I of falsely rejecting the null, and Type II of falsely failing to reject a false null.
- The document discusses statistical hypothesis testing and introduces key concepts like null hypotheses (H0), alternative hypotheses (H1), Type I and Type II errors, p-values, and rejection regions.
- It provides an example to illustrate a hypothesis test comparing the mean of a sample to a hypothesized population mean, and calculates the test statistic and p-value to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis or not.
- The example tests whether the mean monthly account balance is greater than $170, and finds enough evidence based on the test statistic and p-value to reject the null hypothesis that the mean is less than or equal to $170.
This document discusses hypothesis testing for correlation between two continuous variables. It defines correlation, outlines the steps for a hypothesis test comparing correlation to zero, and provides the technical details of calculating Pearson's correlation coefficient. A key point is that the distribution of the test statistic is t-distributed, allowing assessment of statistical significance through the p-value. The goal of the example analysis is to determine if there is a linear relationship between IL-10 and IL-6 expression levels in patients.
1. The document discusses hypothesis testing methodology and various hypothesis testing processes. It covers topics like the null and alternative hypotheses, type 1 and type 2 errors, and significance levels.
2. Several examples of hypothesis testing are provided, including testing means using z-tests and t-tests, and testing proportions using z-tests. The steps of hypothesis testing are outlined.
3. Factors that affect the probability of type 2 errors are discussed, such as the significance level, population standard deviation, and sample size.
Introduction to Biostatistics. This lecture was given as a part of the Introduction to Epidemiology & Community Medicine Course given for third-year medical students.
The document discusses testing of hypotheses. It defines a hypothesis as a tentative prediction about the relationship between variables. Good hypotheses are precise, testable, and consistent with known facts. Hypothesis testing involves formulating a null hypothesis (Ho) and an alternative hypothesis (H1). A significance level such as 5% is chosen. If the test statistic falls within the critical region, Ho is rejected. Type I error rejects a true Ho, while Type II error accepts a false Ho. Power refers to correctly rejecting a false Ho. The testing process determines test statistics, critical regions, and interprets results to draw conclusions.
This document provides an overview of estimation and hypothesis testing. It defines key statistical concepts like population and sample, parameters and estimates, and introduces the two main methods in inferential statistics - estimation and hypothesis testing.
It explains that hypothesis testing involves setting a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (Ha), calculating a test statistic, determining a p-value, and making a decision to accept or reject the null hypothesis based on the p-value and significance level. The four main steps of hypothesis testing are outlined as setting hypotheses, calculating a test statistic, determining the p-value, and making a conclusion.
Examples are provided to demonstrate left-tailed, right-tailed, and two-tailed hypothesis tests
This document discusses hypothesis testing through three examples. The first example explains hypothesis testing in the context of a criminal trial, where the null hypothesis is that the defendant is innocent and the alternative hypothesis is that the defendant is guilty. The second example demonstrates a hypothesis test on whether the mean demand for computers is different than 350 units. The third example tests whether a new billing system will be cost-effective based on the mean monthly account balance. Overall, the document provides an introduction to hypothesis testing concepts such as null and alternative hypotheses, types of errors, rejection regions, and interpreting p-values.
The document discusses hypothesis testing through the example of a criminal trial. It introduces the concepts of the null and alternative hypotheses, where the null hypothesis assumes the defendant is innocent and the alternative assumes guilt. It describes how rejecting the null is equivalent to a guilty verdict, while failing to reject means there is not enough evidence for a guilty verdict. The document also discusses the two types of errors in hypothesis testing - Type I of falsely rejecting the null, and Type II of falsely failing to reject a false null.
- The document discusses statistical hypothesis testing and introduces key concepts like null hypotheses (H0), alternative hypotheses (H1), Type I and Type II errors, p-values, and rejection regions.
- It provides an example to illustrate a hypothesis test comparing the mean of a sample to a hypothesized population mean, and calculates the test statistic and p-value to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis or not.
- The example tests whether the mean monthly account balance is greater than $170, and finds enough evidence based on the test statistic and p-value to reject the null hypothesis that the mean is less than or equal to $170.
This document discusses hypothesis testing for correlation between two continuous variables. It defines correlation, outlines the steps for a hypothesis test comparing correlation to zero, and provides the technical details of calculating Pearson's correlation coefficient. A key point is that the distribution of the test statistic is t-distributed, allowing assessment of statistical significance through the p-value. The goal of the example analysis is to determine if there is a linear relationship between IL-10 and IL-6 expression levels in patients.
1. The document discusses hypothesis testing methodology and various hypothesis testing processes. It covers topics like the null and alternative hypotheses, type 1 and type 2 errors, and significance levels.
2. Several examples of hypothesis testing are provided, including testing means using z-tests and t-tests, and testing proportions using z-tests. The steps of hypothesis testing are outlined.
3. Factors that affect the probability of type 2 errors are discussed, such as the significance level, population standard deviation, and sample size.
Introduction to Biostatistics. This lecture was given as a part of the Introduction to Epidemiology & Community Medicine Course given for third-year medical students.
The document discusses testing of hypotheses. It defines a hypothesis as a tentative prediction about the relationship between variables. Good hypotheses are precise, testable, and consistent with known facts. Hypothesis testing involves formulating a null hypothesis (Ho) and an alternative hypothesis (H1). A significance level such as 5% is chosen. If the test statistic falls within the critical region, Ho is rejected. Type I error rejects a true Ho, while Type II error accepts a false Ho. Power refers to correctly rejecting a false Ho. The testing process determines test statistics, critical regions, and interprets results to draw conclusions.
This document provides an overview of estimation and hypothesis testing. It defines key statistical concepts like population and sample, parameters and estimates, and introduces the two main methods in inferential statistics - estimation and hypothesis testing.
It explains that hypothesis testing involves setting a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (Ha), calculating a test statistic, determining a p-value, and making a decision to accept or reject the null hypothesis based on the p-value and significance level. The four main steps of hypothesis testing are outlined as setting hypotheses, calculating a test statistic, determining the p-value, and making a conclusion.
Examples are provided to demonstrate left-tailed, right-tailed, and two-tailed hypothesis tests
This document discusses hypothesis testing through the example of a criminal trial. It explains that in a trial, the jury must decide between two hypotheses: the null hypothesis (H0), which is that the defendant is innocent, and the alternative hypothesis (H1), which is that the defendant is guilty. It notes there are two types of errors - a Type I error of convicting an innocent person, and a Type II error of acquitting a guilty person. The probability of each error is inversely related to the other.
This document discusses hypothesis testing without statistics using a criminal trial as an example. It explains that in a trial, the jury must decide between a null hypothesis (H0) that the defendant is innocent, and an alternative hypothesis (H1) that the defendant is guilty based on the presented evidence. There are two possible errors - a Type I error of convicting an innocent person, and a Type II error of acquitting a guilty person. The probability of each error is inversely related to the sample size. The document provides examples to illustrate hypothesis testing concepts like rejection regions, test statistics, and interpreting p-values.
Chapter8 Introduction to Estimation Hypothesis Testing.pdfmekkimekki5
1. AT&T argues its rates are similar to competitors, with a mean of $17.09. It sampled 100 customers and recalculated bills based on competitors' rates.
2. The null hypothesis is that the mean is equal to AT&T's $17.09. The alternative hypothesis is that the mean is not equal to $17.09.
3. Using a two-tailed test at a 5% significance level, if the calculated p-value is less than 0.05 we would reject the null hypothesis, concluding the mean is likely not equal to $17.09.
The document provides an introduction to hypothesis testing, including its real-life applications, key definitions, and structure. It defines hypothesis testing as the process of testing the validity of a statistical hypothesis based on a random sample from a population. The document outlines the common steps in hypothesis testing: 1) stating the null and alternative hypotheses, 2) choosing a significance level, 3) determining the test statistic and decision criteria, 4) rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis, and 5) drawing a conclusion. It also defines important terminology like population mean, null and alternative hypotheses, test statistic, significance level, critical region, and p-value. Real-life examples from pharmaceutical testing and legal cases are provided to illustrate the motivation for hypothesis
This document discusses quantitative research methods and statistical inference. It covers topics like probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and different statistical tests. Key points include:
- Probability distributions describe random variables and their associated probabilities. The normal distribution is important and described by its mean and standard deviation.
- Sampling distributions allow making inferences about populations based on samples. The sampling distribution of the mean approximates a normal distribution as the sample size increases.
- Statistical inference involves estimation and hypothesis testing. Estimation provides a value for an unknown population parameter based on a sample statistic. Hypothesis testing compares a null hypothesis to an alternative hypothesis based on a test statistic and can result in type 1 or type 2 errors.
Hypothesis testing involves stating a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (H1). A test statistic is calculated from sample data and used to determine whether to reject or fail to reject H0. There are two types of errors: Type I rejects a true H0, Type II fails to reject a false H0. The significance level (α) limits Type I error, while power (1- β) measures the test's ability to reject H0 when it is false. Tests can be one-tailed if H1 specifies a direction, or two-tailed. The rejection region defines values where H0 will be rejected.
The document discusses hypothesis testing, including the key concepts of the null and alternative hypotheses, types of errors, and approaches to testing hypotheses. It provides examples of hypothesis tests for a population mean. The null hypothesis is initially assumed to be true, and sample data are used to determine if there is sufficient evidence against the null in favor of the alternative hypothesis. The rejection region and p-value approaches are outlined as methods to evaluate the sample data relative to the critical values or significance level and determine whether to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
The document discusses hypothesis testing, including:
- The null hypothesis is initially assumed to be true, and data is examined to determine if there is strong enough evidence in favor of the alternative hypothesis to reject the null.
- There are two types of errors - type I errors where a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, and type II errors where a false null hypothesis is not rejected. The significance level determines the likelihood of type I errors.
- Hypothesis tests can be conducted using either the rejection region approach which defines critical values, or the p-value approach which directly calculates the probability of obtaining the sample results if the null is true.
The document discusses hypothesis testing, which involves testing claims about populations using sample data. It defines key terms like the null hypothesis (H0), alternative hypothesis (H1), type I and type II errors, and significance level. H0 is the hypothesis being tested, while H1 is what is believed to be true if H0 is false. Type I errors occur when a true null hypothesis is rejected, while type II errors are failing to reject a false null hypothesis. The significance level refers to the maximum probability of a type I error. The document provides examples of hypothesis testing and explains concepts like critical regions, critical values, and one-tailed vs two-tailed tests.
The document discusses various statistical concepts related to hypothesis testing, including:
- Types I and II errors that can occur when testing hypotheses
- How the probability of committing errors depends on factors like the sample size and how far the population parameter is from the hypothesized value
- The concept of critical regions and how they are used to determine if a null hypothesis can be rejected
- The difference between discrete and continuous probability distributions and examples of each
- How an observed test statistic is calculated and compared to a critical value to determine whether to reject or not reject the null hypothesis
This document discusses key concepts related to testing hypotheses. It defines a hypothesis as a statement that can be tested scientifically to determine if it is true. The null hypothesis states that there is no effect or relationship, while the alternative hypothesis specifies what the test is designed to detect. Type I and Type II errors occur when the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected or accepted. The level of significance refers to the probability of a Type I error. One-sided and two-sided tests determine whether the critical values are in one or both tails of the probability distribution. Finally, a decision rule establishes the criteria for rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis based on the sample results.
Chapter 9 Fundamental of Hypothesis Testing.pptHasanGilani3
- Hypothesis testing involves initially assuming the null hypothesis is true and then examining sample data to determine if it provides strong enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis in favor of the alternative hypothesis.
- There are two main approaches: the rejection region approach which defines critical values based on the level of significance, and the p-value approach which calculates the probability of obtaining the sample results if the null hypothesis is true.
- Type I and Type II errors can occur if the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected or not rejected, respectively, and there is a tradeoff between the probabilities of each.
1. Hypothesis testing involves testing claims about population parameters by taking samples and analyzing the sample data. The null hypothesis states the claimed parameter value, while the alternative hypothesis considers other possibilities.
2. There are two types of errors in hypothesis testing - rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true (Type I error) and failing to reject it when it is false (Type II error). The significance level determines the probability of a Type I error.
3. When testing claims, hypotheses are formulated as either one-tailed or two-tailed tests depending on the nature of the claim. The critical value(s) and rejection region(s) are determined by the significance level and type of test.
Int 150 The Moral Instinct”1. Most cultures agree that abus.docxmariuse18nolet
Int 150
“The Moral Instinct”
1. Most cultures agree that abusing innocent people is wrong. True or false
2. Young children have a sense of morality. True or false (example)?
3. Emotional reasoning trumps rationalizing. True or false (explain)
4. According to the article, psychopathy or moral misbehavior (like rape) is more environmental than genetic. True or false (example)
5. Explain the point about the British schoolteacher in Sudan.
6. Name three things anthropologists believe all people share, in addition to thinking it’s bad to harm others and good to help them.
a.
b.
c.
7. What is reciprocal altruism?
8. How does the psychologist Tetlock explain the outrage of American college students at the thought that adoption agencies should place children with couples willing to pay the most?
9. Discuss: A love for children and sense of justice is just an expression of our innate sense of preserving our genes for future generations (Darwin)
10. What does the author warn about the arguments regarding climate change?
Hypothesis Testing
(Statistical Significance)
1
Hypothesis Testing
Goal: Make statement(s) regarding unknown population parameter values based on sample data
Elements of a hypothesis test:
Null hypothesis - Statement regarding the value(s) of unknown parameter(s). Typically will imply no association between explanatory and response variables in our applications (will always contain an equality)
Alternative hypothesis - Statement contradictory to the null hypothesis (will always contain an inequality)
The level of significant (Alpha) is the maximum probability of committing a type I error. P(type I error)= alpha
Definitions
Rejection (alpha, α) Region:
Represents area under the curve that is used to reject the null hypothesis
Level of Confidence, 1 - alpha (a):
Also known as fail to reject (FTR) region
Represents area under the curve that is used to fail to reject the null hypothesis
FTR
H0
α/2
α/2
3
1 vs. 2 Sided Tests
Two-sided test
No a priori reason 1 group should have stronger effect
Used for most tests
Example
H0: μ1 = μ2
HA: μ1 ≠ μ2
One-sided test
Specific interest in only one direction
Not scientifically relevant/interesting if reverse situation true
Example
H0: μ1 ≤ μ2
HA: μ1 > μ2
4
Example: It is believed that the mean age of smokers in San Bernardino is 47. Researchers from LLU believe that the average age is different than 47.
Hypothesis
H0:μ = 47
HA: μ ≠ 47
μ = 47
α /2 = 0.025
Fail to Reject (FTR)
α /2 = 0.025
5
Three Approaches to Reject or Fail to Reject A Null Hypothesis:
1a. Confidence interval
Calculate the confidence interval
Decision Rule:
a. If the confidence interval (CI) includes the null, then the decision must be to fail to reject the H0.
b. If the confidence interval (CI) does not include the null, then the decision must be to reject the H0.
6
1b. Confidence interval to compare groups
Calculate the confidence interval for each gro.
1) The document discusses hypothesis testing and statistical inference using examples related to coin tossing. It explains the concepts of type I and type II errors and how hypothesis tests are conducted.
2) An example is provided to test the hypothesis that the average American ideology is somewhat conservative (H0: μ = 5) using data from the National Election Study. The alternative hypothesis is that the average is less than 5 (HA: μ < 5).
3) The results of the hypothesis test show the observed test statistic is lower than the critical value, so the null hypothesis that the average is 5 is rejected in favor of the alternative that the average is less than 5.
This document discusses hypothesis testing and outlines the five-step procedure:
1) State the null and alternative hypotheses
2) Select the level of significance
3) Identify the appropriate test statistic
4) Formulate the decision rule
5) Make a decision about whether to reject the null hypothesis
Examples are provided to illustrate one-tailed and two-tailed hypothesis tests using z-tests when the population standard deviation is known. Critical value and decision rule approaches are demonstrated.
1. The document discusses the basic principles of hypothesis testing, including stating the null and alternative hypotheses, selecting a significance level, choosing a test statistic, determining critical values, and making a decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
2. It outlines the five steps of hypothesis testing: state hypotheses, select significance level, select test statistic, determine critical value, and make a decision.
3. Key terms discussed include type I and type II errors, significance levels, critical values, test statistics such as z and t, and the decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Tests of significance are statistical methods used to assess evidence for or against claims based on sample data about a population. Every test of significance involves a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (Ha). H0 represents the theory being tested, while Ha represents what would be concluded if H0 is rejected. A test statistic is computed and compared to a critical value to either reject or fail to reject H0. Type I and Type II errors can occur. Steps in hypothesis testing include stating hypotheses, selecting a significance level and test, determining decision rules, computing statistics, and interpreting the decision. Hypothesis tests are used to answer questions about differences in groups or claims about populations.
This document discusses one-sample hypothesis tests, including:
- Defining hypotheses and the hypothesis testing process
- The six steps to test a hypothesis: state hypotheses, significance level, test statistic, decision rule, make a decision, interpret results
- Distinguishing between one-tailed and two-tailed tests
- Conducting hypothesis tests when the population mean and standard deviation are known or unknown
- Computing and interpreting p-values
- Type I and Type II errors
It provides examples to demonstrate how to set up and conduct hypothesis tests about population means.
Statistics is used to interpret data and draw conclusions about populations based on sample data. Hypothesis testing involves evaluating two statements (the null and alternative hypotheses) about a population using sample data. A hypothesis test determines which statement is best supported.
The key steps in hypothesis testing are to formulate the hypotheses, select an appropriate statistical test, choose a significance level, collect and analyze sample data to calculate a test statistic, determine the probability or critical value associated with the test statistic, and make a decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis based on comparing the probability or test statistic to the significance level and critical value.
An example tests whether the proportion of internet users who shop online is greater than 40% using
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The document discusses various types of retailers including specialty stores, department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and discount stores. It then covers marketing decisions for retailers related to target markets, product assortment, store services, pricing, promotion, and store location. The document also discusses wholesaling, including the functions of wholesalers, types of wholesalers, and marketing decisions faced by wholesalers.
This document discusses hypothesis testing through the example of a criminal trial. It explains that in a trial, the jury must decide between two hypotheses: the null hypothesis (H0), which is that the defendant is innocent, and the alternative hypothesis (H1), which is that the defendant is guilty. It notes there are two types of errors - a Type I error of convicting an innocent person, and a Type II error of acquitting a guilty person. The probability of each error is inversely related to the other.
This document discusses hypothesis testing without statistics using a criminal trial as an example. It explains that in a trial, the jury must decide between a null hypothesis (H0) that the defendant is innocent, and an alternative hypothesis (H1) that the defendant is guilty based on the presented evidence. There are two possible errors - a Type I error of convicting an innocent person, and a Type II error of acquitting a guilty person. The probability of each error is inversely related to the sample size. The document provides examples to illustrate hypothesis testing concepts like rejection regions, test statistics, and interpreting p-values.
Chapter8 Introduction to Estimation Hypothesis Testing.pdfmekkimekki5
1. AT&T argues its rates are similar to competitors, with a mean of $17.09. It sampled 100 customers and recalculated bills based on competitors' rates.
2. The null hypothesis is that the mean is equal to AT&T's $17.09. The alternative hypothesis is that the mean is not equal to $17.09.
3. Using a two-tailed test at a 5% significance level, if the calculated p-value is less than 0.05 we would reject the null hypothesis, concluding the mean is likely not equal to $17.09.
The document provides an introduction to hypothesis testing, including its real-life applications, key definitions, and structure. It defines hypothesis testing as the process of testing the validity of a statistical hypothesis based on a random sample from a population. The document outlines the common steps in hypothesis testing: 1) stating the null and alternative hypotheses, 2) choosing a significance level, 3) determining the test statistic and decision criteria, 4) rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis, and 5) drawing a conclusion. It also defines important terminology like population mean, null and alternative hypotheses, test statistic, significance level, critical region, and p-value. Real-life examples from pharmaceutical testing and legal cases are provided to illustrate the motivation for hypothesis
This document discusses quantitative research methods and statistical inference. It covers topics like probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and different statistical tests. Key points include:
- Probability distributions describe random variables and their associated probabilities. The normal distribution is important and described by its mean and standard deviation.
- Sampling distributions allow making inferences about populations based on samples. The sampling distribution of the mean approximates a normal distribution as the sample size increases.
- Statistical inference involves estimation and hypothesis testing. Estimation provides a value for an unknown population parameter based on a sample statistic. Hypothesis testing compares a null hypothesis to an alternative hypothesis based on a test statistic and can result in type 1 or type 2 errors.
Hypothesis testing involves stating a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (H1). A test statistic is calculated from sample data and used to determine whether to reject or fail to reject H0. There are two types of errors: Type I rejects a true H0, Type II fails to reject a false H0. The significance level (α) limits Type I error, while power (1- β) measures the test's ability to reject H0 when it is false. Tests can be one-tailed if H1 specifies a direction, or two-tailed. The rejection region defines values where H0 will be rejected.
The document discusses hypothesis testing, including the key concepts of the null and alternative hypotheses, types of errors, and approaches to testing hypotheses. It provides examples of hypothesis tests for a population mean. The null hypothesis is initially assumed to be true, and sample data are used to determine if there is sufficient evidence against the null in favor of the alternative hypothesis. The rejection region and p-value approaches are outlined as methods to evaluate the sample data relative to the critical values or significance level and determine whether to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
The document discusses hypothesis testing, including:
- The null hypothesis is initially assumed to be true, and data is examined to determine if there is strong enough evidence in favor of the alternative hypothesis to reject the null.
- There are two types of errors - type I errors where a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, and type II errors where a false null hypothesis is not rejected. The significance level determines the likelihood of type I errors.
- Hypothesis tests can be conducted using either the rejection region approach which defines critical values, or the p-value approach which directly calculates the probability of obtaining the sample results if the null is true.
The document discusses hypothesis testing, which involves testing claims about populations using sample data. It defines key terms like the null hypothesis (H0), alternative hypothesis (H1), type I and type II errors, and significance level. H0 is the hypothesis being tested, while H1 is what is believed to be true if H0 is false. Type I errors occur when a true null hypothesis is rejected, while type II errors are failing to reject a false null hypothesis. The significance level refers to the maximum probability of a type I error. The document provides examples of hypothesis testing and explains concepts like critical regions, critical values, and one-tailed vs two-tailed tests.
The document discusses various statistical concepts related to hypothesis testing, including:
- Types I and II errors that can occur when testing hypotheses
- How the probability of committing errors depends on factors like the sample size and how far the population parameter is from the hypothesized value
- The concept of critical regions and how they are used to determine if a null hypothesis can be rejected
- The difference between discrete and continuous probability distributions and examples of each
- How an observed test statistic is calculated and compared to a critical value to determine whether to reject or not reject the null hypothesis
This document discusses key concepts related to testing hypotheses. It defines a hypothesis as a statement that can be tested scientifically to determine if it is true. The null hypothesis states that there is no effect or relationship, while the alternative hypothesis specifies what the test is designed to detect. Type I and Type II errors occur when the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected or accepted. The level of significance refers to the probability of a Type I error. One-sided and two-sided tests determine whether the critical values are in one or both tails of the probability distribution. Finally, a decision rule establishes the criteria for rejecting or failing to reject the null hypothesis based on the sample results.
Chapter 9 Fundamental of Hypothesis Testing.pptHasanGilani3
- Hypothesis testing involves initially assuming the null hypothesis is true and then examining sample data to determine if it provides strong enough evidence to reject the null hypothesis in favor of the alternative hypothesis.
- There are two main approaches: the rejection region approach which defines critical values based on the level of significance, and the p-value approach which calculates the probability of obtaining the sample results if the null hypothesis is true.
- Type I and Type II errors can occur if the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected or not rejected, respectively, and there is a tradeoff between the probabilities of each.
1. Hypothesis testing involves testing claims about population parameters by taking samples and analyzing the sample data. The null hypothesis states the claimed parameter value, while the alternative hypothesis considers other possibilities.
2. There are two types of errors in hypothesis testing - rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true (Type I error) and failing to reject it when it is false (Type II error). The significance level determines the probability of a Type I error.
3. When testing claims, hypotheses are formulated as either one-tailed or two-tailed tests depending on the nature of the claim. The critical value(s) and rejection region(s) are determined by the significance level and type of test.
Int 150 The Moral Instinct”1. Most cultures agree that abus.docxmariuse18nolet
Int 150
“The Moral Instinct”
1. Most cultures agree that abusing innocent people is wrong. True or false
2. Young children have a sense of morality. True or false (example)?
3. Emotional reasoning trumps rationalizing. True or false (explain)
4. According to the article, psychopathy or moral misbehavior (like rape) is more environmental than genetic. True or false (example)
5. Explain the point about the British schoolteacher in Sudan.
6. Name three things anthropologists believe all people share, in addition to thinking it’s bad to harm others and good to help them.
a.
b.
c.
7. What is reciprocal altruism?
8. How does the psychologist Tetlock explain the outrage of American college students at the thought that adoption agencies should place children with couples willing to pay the most?
9. Discuss: A love for children and sense of justice is just an expression of our innate sense of preserving our genes for future generations (Darwin)
10. What does the author warn about the arguments regarding climate change?
Hypothesis Testing
(Statistical Significance)
1
Hypothesis Testing
Goal: Make statement(s) regarding unknown population parameter values based on sample data
Elements of a hypothesis test:
Null hypothesis - Statement regarding the value(s) of unknown parameter(s). Typically will imply no association between explanatory and response variables in our applications (will always contain an equality)
Alternative hypothesis - Statement contradictory to the null hypothesis (will always contain an inequality)
The level of significant (Alpha) is the maximum probability of committing a type I error. P(type I error)= alpha
Definitions
Rejection (alpha, α) Region:
Represents area under the curve that is used to reject the null hypothesis
Level of Confidence, 1 - alpha (a):
Also known as fail to reject (FTR) region
Represents area under the curve that is used to fail to reject the null hypothesis
FTR
H0
α/2
α/2
3
1 vs. 2 Sided Tests
Two-sided test
No a priori reason 1 group should have stronger effect
Used for most tests
Example
H0: μ1 = μ2
HA: μ1 ≠ μ2
One-sided test
Specific interest in only one direction
Not scientifically relevant/interesting if reverse situation true
Example
H0: μ1 ≤ μ2
HA: μ1 > μ2
4
Example: It is believed that the mean age of smokers in San Bernardino is 47. Researchers from LLU believe that the average age is different than 47.
Hypothesis
H0:μ = 47
HA: μ ≠ 47
μ = 47
α /2 = 0.025
Fail to Reject (FTR)
α /2 = 0.025
5
Three Approaches to Reject or Fail to Reject A Null Hypothesis:
1a. Confidence interval
Calculate the confidence interval
Decision Rule:
a. If the confidence interval (CI) includes the null, then the decision must be to fail to reject the H0.
b. If the confidence interval (CI) does not include the null, then the decision must be to reject the H0.
6
1b. Confidence interval to compare groups
Calculate the confidence interval for each gro.
1) The document discusses hypothesis testing and statistical inference using examples related to coin tossing. It explains the concepts of type I and type II errors and how hypothesis tests are conducted.
2) An example is provided to test the hypothesis that the average American ideology is somewhat conservative (H0: μ = 5) using data from the National Election Study. The alternative hypothesis is that the average is less than 5 (HA: μ < 5).
3) The results of the hypothesis test show the observed test statistic is lower than the critical value, so the null hypothesis that the average is 5 is rejected in favor of the alternative that the average is less than 5.
This document discusses hypothesis testing and outlines the five-step procedure:
1) State the null and alternative hypotheses
2) Select the level of significance
3) Identify the appropriate test statistic
4) Formulate the decision rule
5) Make a decision about whether to reject the null hypothesis
Examples are provided to illustrate one-tailed and two-tailed hypothesis tests using z-tests when the population standard deviation is known. Critical value and decision rule approaches are demonstrated.
1. The document discusses the basic principles of hypothesis testing, including stating the null and alternative hypotheses, selecting a significance level, choosing a test statistic, determining critical values, and making a decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
2. It outlines the five steps of hypothesis testing: state hypotheses, select significance level, select test statistic, determine critical value, and make a decision.
3. Key terms discussed include type I and type II errors, significance levels, critical values, test statistics such as z and t, and the decision to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Tests of significance are statistical methods used to assess evidence for or against claims based on sample data about a population. Every test of significance involves a null hypothesis (H0) and an alternative hypothesis (Ha). H0 represents the theory being tested, while Ha represents what would be concluded if H0 is rejected. A test statistic is computed and compared to a critical value to either reject or fail to reject H0. Type I and Type II errors can occur. Steps in hypothesis testing include stating hypotheses, selecting a significance level and test, determining decision rules, computing statistics, and interpreting the decision. Hypothesis tests are used to answer questions about differences in groups or claims about populations.
This document discusses one-sample hypothesis tests, including:
- Defining hypotheses and the hypothesis testing process
- The six steps to test a hypothesis: state hypotheses, significance level, test statistic, decision rule, make a decision, interpret results
- Distinguishing between one-tailed and two-tailed tests
- Conducting hypothesis tests when the population mean and standard deviation are known or unknown
- Computing and interpreting p-values
- Type I and Type II errors
It provides examples to demonstrate how to set up and conduct hypothesis tests about population means.
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
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