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2.5 Statistical Hypothesis Testing

2.5 Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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In a test of H0H_0H0​: p=0.25p = 0.25p=0.25 against H1H_1H1​: p<0.25p < 0.25p<0.25, a sample gives P(X≤6)=0.0287P(X \le 6) = 0.0287P(X≤6)=0.0287.

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State the conclusion of the test at the 5% significance level, giving a reason.

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State the conclusion of the test at the 1% significance level, giving a reason.

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2.5 Statistical Hypothesis Testing Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /2.5 Statistical Hypothesis Testing

316 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Maths 2.5 Statistical Hypothesis Testing, covering 2.5.1 The language of hypothesis testing, 2.5.2 Hypothesis test for a binomial proportion, 2.5.3 Inference and significance level, 2.5.4 Sample mean as a random variable (A-level only), 2.5.5 Hypothesis test for the mean of a normal distribution (A-level only), 2.5.6 Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient, and 2.5.7 Hypothesis test using Pearson's coefficient (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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