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4.6 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only)

4.6 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only)

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Question 9

David wants to investigate if there is a correlation between total weekly rainfall and total weekly hours of sunshine in his town.

a.

Suggest a suitable null and alternative hypothesis for a two-tail test.

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b.

David takes a sample of 20 weeks and finds a product moment correlation coefficient of 0.48.

Carry out the hypothesis test at the 5% significance level.

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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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