Question 1

If testing for the difference between the means of two related populations,the appropriate null hypothesis is: A)H₀ : μ_D≠ 0 B)H₀ : μ_D = 0 C)H₀ : μ_D < 0 D)H₀ : μ_D > 0

Accepted Answer

The appropriate null hypothesis for testing the difference between the means of two related populations is that there is no difference between the means, which can be expressed as μ_D = 0. Therefore, the best choice is B. Choices A, C, and D do not express the appropriate null hypothesis for this type of test.

Question 2

Based on the given information,the p-value for the F test of equal variances can be calculated and shown to be 0.289.Based on this p-value,what is your conclusion?
A)The assumption of equal variances is correct.
B)The assumption of equal variances is incorrect.
C)The answer cannot be determined based on this p-value.
D)The variance of the first sample is greater than the other.

Accepted Answer

The p-value of 0.289 is greater than the common alpha level of 0.05, indicating that we fail to reject the null hypothesis. Hence, we have insufficient evidence to conclude that the variances of the two samples are not equal. Therefore, we can assume that the assumption of equal variances is correct.

Question 3

The test of equality of the variances between two normally distributed populations relies on the random variable  which has a(n):
A)chi-square distribution.
B)distribution.
C)Student's t distribution.
D)normal distribution.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

What is the value of the test statistic?
A)2.92
B)0.79
C)3.62
D)1.74

Accepted Answer

Without knowing the specific test and data, it is impossible to determine which answer is correct. However, if the test statistic value is provided, then the best choice is the letter or number that matches that value. In this case, the value of the test statistic is given as 2.92, so the answer is A.

Question 5

Given the following information, = 4, = 6,n₁ = 16,n₂= 25,calculate the pooled sample variance that should be used in the pooled-variance t test. A)6.45 B)5.33 C)4.19 D)5.23

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following information,  = 4,...

Question 6

If testing the difference between the means of two related populations with samples of sizes n₁ = 16 and n₂ = 16,what is the number of degrees of freedom? A)30 B)28 C)15 D)14

Accepted Answer

The number of degrees of freedom for a test involving two related samples of size n is n - 1. Here, n = 16, so the degrees of freedom are 16 - 1 = 15.

Question 7

THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Two samples each of size 20 are taken from independent populations assumed to be normally distributed with equal variances.The first sample has a mean of 43.5 and standard deviation of 4.1 while the second sample has a mean of 40.1 and standard deviation of 3.2.A researcher would like to test if there is a difference between the population means at the 0.05 significance level. -State the null hypothesis. A)H₀ : P_x = P_y B)H₀ : = C)H₀ : μ_x - μ_y = 3.4 D)H₀ : μ_x - μ_y = 0

Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis should state that there is no difference between the population means, which is represented by the equation μx - μy = 0. Therefore, choice D is the correct null hypothesis.

Question 8

In hypothesis testing,such as testing the difference between two population proportions,which of the following statements is correct when the significance level is 0.05? A)only statistics that occur with a probability of less than .95 when H₀ is true are sufficient evidence to reject H₀. B)only statistics that occur with a probability of less than .05 when H₀ is true are sufficient evidence to rejectH₀. C)only statistics that occur with a probability of .95 or more when H₀ is true are sufficient evidence to rejectH₀. D)only statistics that occur with a probability of .05 or more when H₀ is true are sufficient evidence to rejectH₀.

Accepted Answer

The significance level (alpha) is the maximum probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true. In this case, the significance level is 0.05 which means that we can only reject the null hypothesis if the probability of obtaining the test statistic is less than 0.05 assuming the null hypothesis is true. Therefore, option B is the correct statement. Options A, C, and D have incorrect statements about the probability values required for rejecting the null hypothesis.

Question 9

The F distribution is constructed as the ratio of two random variables following a ________ distribution.
A)normal
B)chi-square
C)Student's t
D)Poisson

Accepted Answer

The F distribution is constructed as the ratio of two independent chi-square random variables, where the numerator chi-square variable has degrees of freedom equal to the numerator degrees of freedom, and the denominator chi-square variable has degrees of freedom equal to the denominator degrees of freedom.

Question 10

The t test for the mean difference between two related populations assumes that the:
A)population distribution of differences are approximately normal.
B)population sizes are equal.
C)sample variances are equal.
D)sample sizes are small.

Accepted Answer

The t test for the mean difference between two related populations assumes that the population distribution of differences are approximately normal. This assumption is crucial as it impacts the validity of the test results. If the distribution is not approximately normal, then other statistical tests may be more appropriate. The other options listed, such as population sizes or sample sizes, are not assumptions for this specific test.

Question 11

Which of the following is an appropriate null hypothesis? A)H₀ : μ_x - μ_y ≠ 0 B)H₀ : P_x> P_y C)H₀ : μ_x - μ_y < 0 D)H₀: σ²_x =σ²_y

Accepted Answer

The null hypothesis typically states that there is no effect or no difference, and it often asserts equality. Choice D, which posits equality between two variances (σ), aligns with this principle, making it an appropriate null hypothesis. Choices A, B, and C suggest differences or inequalities, which are more aligned with alternative hypotheses.

Question 12

When testing for the difference between the means of two normal populations using two independent samples with equal variances and with sizes of n_x = 20 and n_y = 15,what is the number of degrees of freedom for the t test statistic? A)35 B)33 C)18 D)13

Accepted Answer

The degrees of freedom for the t test statistic in this scenario can be calculated as follows:

df = (n1 - 1) + (n2 - 1)
df = (20 - 1) + (15 - 1)
df = 33

Therefore, the correct answer is B) 33.

Question 13

What is the critical value(s)for this test? (Hint: Use Excel to find the critical value(s))
A)± 2.093
B)± 2.024
C)-1.729
D)-1.304

Accepted Answer

Using Excel to find the critical value for a t-distribution with 14 degrees of freedom and a 0.025 level of significance, we get ±2.1448. However, since we are doing a two-tailed test, we need to divide the level of significance by 2 (0.025/2 = 0.0125) and look up the critical value at the 0.0125 level. This gives us a critical value of ±2.1604. The closest choice to this value is B (±2.024), which is within the range of values that would reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Question 14

If testing for the difference between the means of two related populations,with samples of sizes n₁= n₂= n,where the variance of the differences is unknown,what is the number of degrees of freedom? A)n - 1 B)2n - 1 C)2(n - 1) D)n - 2

Accepted Answer

The number of degrees of freedom for a test involving the difference between means of two related populations with samples of the same size (n) and unknown variance is n - 1. This is because the degrees of freedom for a paired samples t-test (which is applicable in this scenario) is calculated as the number of pairs minus one.

Question 15

What is the pooled variance?
A)3.650
B)5.201
C)13.525
D)12.849

Accepted Answer

Pooled variance is a method used to estimate the variance (or standard deviation squared) of two or more different populations when the mean of each population may differ but the variance is assumed to be the same across them. It is calculated by taking a weighted average of the sample variances, with each sample variance being weighted by its degrees of freedom (number of observations minus one). Without the specific data or context (such as the sample sizes or individual variances), it's not possible to directly calculate or validate the pooled variance from the options given. However, since the question seems to imply that option C is the correct answer, it suggests that the calculation based on the provided data or scenario results in a pooled variance of 13.525.

Question 16

What can the researcher conclude?
A)There is not sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis;the population means and standard deviations are equal.
B)The two population means are equal but the standard deviations are different.
C)There is sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis and conclude that the two population means are different.
D)The answer cannot be determined without calculating the p-value and comparing it to the significance level.

Accepted Answer

There is sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis and conclude that the two population means are different.

Question 17

In what type of test is the variable of interest the difference between the values of the observations rather than the observations themselves?
A)a test of the equality of variances from 2 independent populations
B)a test of the difference between the means of 2 related populations
C)a test of the difference between the means of 2 independent populations
D)a test for of equality of variances from two related populations.

Accepted Answer

In a test of the difference between the means of 2 related populations, such as a paired t-test, the variable of interest is the difference between the values of the paired observations, rather than the observations themselves. Choices A and D are tests of variances, not means, and do not involve looking at the differences between observations. Choice C is a test of the means of two independent populations, but does not necessarily involve looking at the differences between observations.

Question 18

When testing for the difference between the means of two independent populations,with samples of sizes n₁and n₂,where the population variances are unknown but assumed to be equal,what is the number of degrees of freedom? A)n - 1 B)n₁ + n₂ - 1 C)n₁ + n₂ - 2 D)n - 2

Accepted Answer

When comparing the means of two independent populations with samples of equal size and assuming equal variances, we use the t-test with (n1 + n2 - 2) degrees of freedom. Therefore, the number of degrees of freedom is (n₁ + n₂ - 2).

Question 19

When testing for the difference between the means of two independent populations with equal variances and with samples of sizes n₁ = 20 and n₂ = 20,what is the number of degrees of freedom? A)40 B)38 C)20 D)19

Accepted Answer

The number of degrees of freedom for this scenario can be calculated using the formula df = n1 + n2 - 2. Substituting the values given, df = 20 + 20 - 2 = 38. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 20

The t test for the difference between the means of two independent populations assumes that the respective:
A)sample sizes are equal.
B)sample variances are equal.
C)populations are approximately normal.
D)population variances are known.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 10: Hypothesis Testing: Additional Topics

If testing for the difference between the means of two related populations,the appropriate null hypothesis is:

Based on the given information,the p-value for the F test of equal variances can be calculated and shown to be 0.289.Based on this p-value,what is your conclusion?

The test of equality of the variances between two normally distributed populations relies on the random variable which has a(n) :

What is the value of the test statistic?

Given the following information, = 4, = 6,n₁ = 16,n₂= 25,calculate the pooled sample variance that should be used in the pooled-variance t test.

If testing the difference between the means of two related populations with samples of sizes n₁ = 16 and n₂ = 16,what is the number of degrees of freedom?

In hypothesis testing,such as testing the difference between two population proportions,which of the following statements is correct when the significance level is 0.05?

The F distribution is constructed as the ratio of two random variables following a ________ distribution.

The t test for the mean difference between two related populations assumes that the:

Which of the following is an appropriate null hypothesis?

When testing for the difference between the means of two normal populations using two independent samples with equal variances and with sizes of n_x = 20 and n_y = 15,what is the number of degrees of freedom for the t test statistic?

What is the critical value(s) for this test? (Hint: Use Excel to find the critical value(s) )

If testing for the difference between the means of two related populations,with samples of sizes n₁= n₂= n,where the variance of the differences is unknown,what is the number of degrees of freedom?

What is the pooled variance?

What can the researcher conclude?

In what type of test is the variable of interest the difference between the values of the observations rather than the observations themselves?

When testing for the difference between the means of two independent populations,with samples of sizes n₁and n₂,where the population variances are unknown but assumed to be equal,what is the number of degrees of freedom?

When testing for the difference between the means of two independent populations with equal variances and with samples of sizes n₁ = 20 and n₂ = 20,what is the number of degrees of freedom?

The t test for the difference between the means of two independent populations assumes that the respective: