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Hypothesis testing
An alternative hypothesis (denoted H_a), which is the opposite of what is stated in the null hypothesis, is then defined. The hypothesis-testing procedure involves using sample data to determine whether or not H₀ can be rejected. If H₀ is rejected, the statistical conclusion is that the…
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An alternative hypothesis (denoted H_a), which is the opposite of what is stated in the null hypothesis, is then defined. The hypothesis-testing procedure involves using sample data to determine whether or not H₀ can be rejected. If H₀ is rejected, the statistical conclusion is that the…
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