Towards statistical inference Flashcards
1
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statistical inference
A
decision making about a population based in measurements of a random sample from that population
- basis of confidence intervals
- basis of hypothesis testing techniques
2
Q
null hypothesis
A
mean lifetime of new bulbs is the same as old
3
Q
p value
A
if it is really low the chance of the sample value if the all hypothesis is correct is also low and therefore reject null