Null and Alternative Hypotheses Flashcards
1
Q
Define null hypotheses?
A
The default position, stated claim or accepted wisdom
2
Q
Types of errors?
A
Ho false, we accept = TYPE 2 error
Ho true, we reject = TYPE 1 error
3
Q
One tailed or two tailed test?
A
higher = one tailed lower = one tailed different = two tailed
4
Q
One tailed < which side of assurance region are we interested in?
A
focus on the left of the Ho bound
5
Q
One tailed > which side of assurance region are we interested in?
A
focus on the right of the Ho bound
6
Q
If Ha lies within the assurance region we…
A
cannot reject the null hypothesis
7
Q
If Ha lies outside the assurance region we…
A
reject the null hypothesis
