MC: Hypothesis Testing (I) Flashcards by Brenton Garner

Q

Which type of error do statisticians hate more- type 1 or type 2?

A

Type 2

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The probability of doing a type I error is also the ______.

A

Significance level

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What are the steps to a hypothesis test?

A

State hypothesis - relationship to be tested.
Select a test statistic, and identify its distribution.
Specify the level of significance.
State the decision rule for the hypothesis.
Collect sample——> calculate statistics.
Make a decision

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