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4.6 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only)

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Question 40

A basketball player has historically scored from 50% of free throws. After changing her technique, she believes that her probability of scoring has increased. During practice she takes 36 free throws and scores 24.

a.

Give two conditions needed for a binomial model to be appropriate for the number of successful throws.

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b.

State suitable hypotheses.

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c.

Calculate the p-value.

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d.

Complete the test at the 5% level of significance.

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4.6 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only) Questions

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209 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 4.6 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only), covering 4.6.1 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only), 4.6.2 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only), 4.6.3 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only), 4.6.4 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only), and 4.6.5 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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