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Ch. 7 - Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.4.10a

Graphical Analysis In Exercises 9–12, state whether each standardized test statistic t allows you to reject the null hypothesis. Explain.


a. t = 1.4


Graph of a t-distribution showing t0 = 1.402, with shaded areas indicating rejection regions for hypothesis testing.

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Step 1: Understand the context of the problem. The standardized test statistic t = 1.402 is given, and the goal is to determine whether this value allows you to reject the null hypothesis. This decision depends on the critical value of t and the significance level (α).
Step 2: Analyze the graph provided. The graph shows a t-distribution curve with the test statistic t₀ = 1.402 marked. The shaded region represents the area in the tail of the distribution, which corresponds to the p-value or the probability of observing a test statistic as extreme as t₀ under the null hypothesis.
Step 3: Compare the test statistic t₀ to the critical value. If the test statistic falls in the rejection region (typically in the tails of the distribution beyond the critical value), the null hypothesis can be rejected. The critical value depends on the degrees of freedom and the chosen significance level (α).
Step 4: Interpret the shaded region. If the area of the shaded region (p-value) is less than the significance level (α), it indicates strong evidence against the null hypothesis, and you can reject it. Otherwise, you fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Step 5: Conclude based on the comparison. If the test statistic t₀ = 1.402 does not exceed the critical value or the p-value is greater than α, you fail to reject the null hypothesis. If it does exceed the critical value or the p-value is less than α, you reject the null hypothesis.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Null Hypothesis

The null hypothesis is a statement that there is no effect or no difference, and it serves as the default assumption in hypothesis testing. Researchers aim to gather evidence against the null hypothesis to support an alternative hypothesis. In this context, rejecting the null hypothesis indicates that the observed data is statistically significant.
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t-Distribution

The t-distribution is a type of probability distribution that is symmetric and bell-shaped, similar to the normal distribution but with heavier tails. It is used in hypothesis testing, particularly when sample sizes are small or when the population standard deviation is unknown. The shape of the t-distribution changes with the degrees of freedom, affecting the critical values for hypothesis testing.
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Critical Value and Rejection Region

The critical value is a threshold that determines the boundary for rejecting the null hypothesis in hypothesis testing. The rejection region is the area in the tails of the distribution where, if the test statistic falls, the null hypothesis can be rejected. In the provided graph, the shaded area indicates the rejection region, and the position of the test statistic t = 1.4 relative to this region is crucial for making a decision about the null hypothesis.
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Writing Hypotheses: Internet Provider An Internet provider is trying to gain advertising deals and claims that the mean time a customer spends online per day is greater than 28 minutes. You are asked to test this claim. How would you write the null and alternative hypotheses when


a. you represent the Internet provider and want to support the claim?

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a. rejects the null hypothesis?


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a. X^2=2.091

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In Exercises 3–6, determine whether a normal sampling distribution can be used. If it can be used, test the claim.

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Textbook Question

Interpreting a Decision In Exercises 43–48, determine whether the claim represents the null hypothesis or the alternative hypothesis. If a hypothesis test is performed, how should you interpret a decision that

         

a. rejects the null hypothesis?


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