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4.3.1 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only)

4.3.1 Statistical hypothesis testing (A-level only)

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A random sample of 507 adults is used to investigate correlation between forearm girth and bicep girth. Software gives R2=0.8881R^2=0.8881R2=0.8881, and the fitted line has positive gradient.

a.

Find the sample product moment correlation coefficient.

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b.

Explain why printed statistical tables ending at sample size 100 cannot be used directly.

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c.

State an appropriate way to complete the test.

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d.

Explain why a statistically significant result need not imply a useful causal relationship.

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