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2.5 O: Statistical hypothesis testing

2.5 O: Statistical hypothesis testing

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Question 40

It is known that 17% of the cars serviced at a garage need a new air filter. The manager believes that this proportion has increased since a change of supplier.

A random sample of 60 cars serviced since the change is taken, and 16 of them need a new air filter.

a.

Stating your hypotheses clearly, test the manager's belief at the 2.5% significance level.

[5]
b.

State, with a reason, the conclusion you would have reached at the 5% significance level.

[1]
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2.5 O: Statistical hypothesis testing Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /2.5 O: Statistical hypothesis testing

162 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 2.5 O: Statistical hypothesis testing, covering 2.5.1 Language of hypothesis testing, 2.5.2 Hypothesis test for a binomial proportion, and 2.5.3 Hypothesis test for a Normal mean (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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