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2.5.1 Statistical hypothesis testing

2.5.1 Statistical hypothesis testing

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Question 10

A hypothesis test for a binomial proportion is carried out at the 5% significance level, using a random sample from a large population.

a.

Explain what is meant by the significance level of the test.

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b.

Explain why the conclusion of the test is a statement about the population and not about the sample.

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c.

State the effect on the conclusion of using a 1% significance level instead of a 5% level, when the p-value of the test is 0.03.

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2.5.1 Statistical hypothesis testing Questions

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