Hypthesis Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Binomial distribution assumptions
A
- Fixed number of trials
- Outcomes of the trials are independent
- There are 2 outcomes, success and failure
- The probability of success is constant
2
Q
When do you reject hypothesis
A
P<SL
3
Q
When do you accept hypothesis
A
P>SL
4
Q
If observed value falls inside critical region do you accept or reject null hypothesis
A
Reject H0 (null hypothesis), accepy alternative hypothesis
5
Q
If observed value doesnt fall inside critical region do you accept or reject null hypothesis
A
Accept null hypothesis, reject alternative hypothesis
6
Q
1 mark
Explain what you understand by a hypothesis
A
A statement concerning a population parameter
7
Q
2 marks
Explain what you understand by a critical region.
A
- A critical region is the range values or a test statistic where the test is significant
- That would lead to the rejection of H0 / acceptance of H1