Chapter 9: Statistical Inference: Hypothesis Testing for Single Populations 1 Chapter 9 Statistical Inference: Hypothesis Testing for Single Populations LEARNING OBJECTIVES The main objective of Chapter 9 is to help you to learn how to test hypotheses on single populations, thereby enabling you to: 1. Understand the logic of hypothesis testing and know how to establish null and alternate hypotheses. 2. Understand Type I and Type II errors and know how to solve for Type II errors. 3. Know how to implement the HTAB system to test hypotheses. 4. Test hypotheses about a single population mean when σ is known. 5. Test hypotheses about a single population mean when σ is unknown. 6. Test hypotheses about a single population proportion. 7. Test hypotheses about a single population variance. CHAPTER TEACHING STRATEGY For some instructors, this chapter is the cornerstone of the first statistics course. Hypothesis testing presents the logic in which ideas, theories, etc., are scientifically
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Chapter 9: Statistical Inference: Hypothesis Testing for Single Populations 1
Chapter 9 Statistical Inference:
Hypothesis Testing for Single Populations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The main objective of Chapter 9 is to help you to learn how to test hypotheses on single populations, thereby enabling you to:
1. Understand the logic of hypothesis testing and know how to establish null and
alternate hypotheses.
2. Understand Type I and Type II errors and know how to solve for Type II errors. 3. Know how to implement the HTAB system to test hypotheses.
4. Test hypotheses about a single population mean when σ is known. 5. Test hypotheses about a single population mean when σ is unknown. 6. Test hypotheses about a single population proportion. 7. Test hypotheses about a single population variance.
CHAPTER TEACHING STRATEGY For some instructors, this chapter is the cornerstone of the first statistics course.
Hypothesis testing presents the logic in which ideas, theories, etc., are scientifically
Chapter 9: Statistical Inference: Hypothesis Testing for Single Populations 2
examined. The student can be made aware that much of the development of concepts to this point including sampling, level of data measurement, descriptive tools such as mean and standard deviation, probability, and distributions pave the way for testing hypotheses. Often students (and instructors) will say "Why do we need to test this hypothesis when we can make a decision by examining the data?" Sometimes it is true that examining the data could allow hypothesis decisions to be made. However, by using the methodology and structure of hypothesis testing even in "obvious" situations, the researcher has added credibility and rigor to his/her findings. Some statisticians actually report findings in a court of law as an expert witness. Others report their findings in a journal, to the public, to the corporate board, to a client, or to their manager. In each case, by using the hypothesis testing method rather than a "seat of the pants" judgment, the researcher stands on a much firmer foundation by using the principles of hypothesis testing and random sampling. Chapter 9 brings together many of the tools developed to this point and formalizes a procedure for testing hypotheses.
The statistical hypotheses are set up as to contain all possible decisions. The
two-tailed test always has = and ≠ in the null and alternative hypothesis. One-tailed tests are presented with = in the null hypothesis and either > or < in the alternative hypothesis. If in doubt, the researcher should use a two-tailed test. Chapter 9 begins with a two-tailed test example. Usually, that which the researcher wants to demonstrate true or prove true is usually set up as an alternative hypothesis. The null hypothesis is that the new theory or idea is not true, the status quo is still true, or that there is no difference. The null hypothesis is assumed to be true before the process begins. Some researchers liken this procedure to a court of law where the defendant is presumed innocent (assume null is true - nothing has happened). Evidence is brought before the judge or jury. If enough evidence is presented, the null hypothesis (defendant innocent) can no longer be accepted or assume true. The null hypothesis is rejected as not true and the alternate hypothesis is accepted as true by default. Emphasize that the researcher needs to make a decision after examining the observed statistic.
Some of the key concepts in this chapter are one-tailed and two-tailed test and
Type I and Type II error. In order for a one-tailed test to be conducted, the problem must include some suggestion of a direction to be tested. If the student sees such words as greater, less than, more than, higher, younger, etc., then he/she knows to use a one-tail test. If no direction is given (test to determine if there is a "difference"), then a two-tailed test is called for. Ultimately, students will see that the only effect of using a one-tailed test versus a two-tailed test is on the critical table value. A one-tailed test uses all of the value of alpha in one tail. A two-tailed test splits alpha and uses alpha/2 in each tail thus creating a critical value that is further out in the distribution. The result is that (all things being the same) it is more difficult to reject the null hypothesis with a two-tailed test. Many computer packages such as MINITAB include in the results a p-value. If you designate that the hypothesis test is a two-tailed test, the computer will double the p-value so that it can be compared directly to alpha.
In discussing Type I and Type II errors, there are a few things to consider. Once
a decision is made regarding the null hypothesis, there is a possibility that the decision is
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correct or that an error has been made. Since the researcher virtually never knows for certain whether the null hypothesis was actually true or not, a probability of committing one of these errors can be computed. Emphasize with the students that a researcher can never commit a Type I error and a Type II error at the same time. This is so because a Type I error can only be committed when the null hypothesis is rejected and a Type II error can only be committed when the decision is to not reject the null hypothesis. Type I and Type II errors are important concepts for managerial students to understand even beyond the realm of statistical hypothesis testing. For example, if a manager decides to fire or not fire an employee based on some evidence collected, he/she could be committing a Type I or a Type II error depending on the decision. If the production manager decides to stop the production line because of evidence of faulty raw materials, he/she might be committing a Type I error. On the other hand, if the manager fails to shut the production line down even when faced with evidence of faulty raw materials, he/she might be committing a Type II error.
The student can be told that there are some widely accepted values for alpha
(probability of committing a Type I error) in the research world and that a value is usually selected before the research begins. On the other hand, since the value of Beta (probability of committing a Type II error) varies with every possible alternate value of the parameter being tested, Beta is usually examined and computed over a range of possible values of that parameter. As you can see, the concepts of hypothesis testing are difficult and represent higher levels of learning (logic, transfer, etc.). Student understanding of these concepts will improve as you work your way through the techniques in this chapter and in chapter 10.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
9.1 Introduction to Hypothesis Testing Types of Hypotheses Research Hypotheses Statistical Hypotheses Substantive Hypotheses Using the HTAB System to Test Hypotheses Rejection and Non-rejection Regions
Type I and Type II errors 9.2 Testing Hypotheses About a Population Mean Using the z Statistic (σ known)
Using a Sample Standard Deviation Testing the Mean with a Finite Population Using the p-Value to Test Hypotheses Using the Critical Value Method to Test Hypotheses Using the Computer to Test Hypotheses about a Population Mean Using
the z Test 9.3 Testing Hypotheses About a Population Mean Using the t Statistic (σ unknown)
Using the Computer to Test Hypotheses about a Population Mean Using the t Test
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9.4 Testing Hypotheses About a Proportion Using the Computer to Test Hypotheses about a Population Proportion 9.5 Testing Hypotheses About a Variance 9.6 Solving for Type II Errors
Some Observations About Type II Errors Operating Characteristic and Power Curves Effect of Increasing Sample Size on the Rejection Limits
KEY TERMS
Alpha(α ) One-tailed Test Alternative Hypothesis Operating-Characteristic Curve (OC) Beta(β ) p-Value Method Critical Value Power Critical Value Method Power Curve Hypothesis Rejection Region Hypothesis Testing Research Hypothesis Level of Significance Statistical Hypothesis Nonrejection Region Substantive Result Null Hypothesis Two-Tailed Test Observed Significance Level Type I Error Observed Value Type II Error
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN CHAPTER 9
9.1 a) Ho: µ = 25 Ha: µ ≠ 25
x = 28.1 n = 57 σ = 8.46 α = .01
For two-tail, α/2 = .005 zc = 2.575
z =
57
46.8251.28 −=−
n
xσ
µ = 2.77
observed z = 2.77 > zc = 2.575
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Reject the null hypothesis b) from Table A.5, inside area between z = 0 and z = 2.77 is .4972
p-value = .5000 - .4972 = .0028
Since the p-value of .0028 is less than 2
α = .005, the decision is to:
Reject the null hypothesis c) critical mean values:
zc =
n
sxc µ−
± 2.575 =
57
46.825−cx
x c = 25 ± 2.885 x c = 27.885 (upper value)
x c = 22.115 (lower value)
9.2 Ho: µ = 7.48 Ha: µ < 7.48
x = 6.91 n = 24 σ = 1.21 α =.01 For one-tail, α = .01 zc = -2.33
z =
24
21.148.791.6 −=−
n
xσ
µ = -2.31
observed z = -2.31 > zc = -2.33 Fail to reject the null hypothesis 9.3 a) Ho: µ = 1,200 Ha: µ > 1,200
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x = 1,215 n = 113 σ = 100 α = .10
For one-tail, α = .10 zc = 1.28
z =
113
100200,1215,1 −=−
n
xσ
µ = 1.59
observed z = 1.59 > zc = 1.28 Reject the null hypothesis
b) Probability > observed z = 1.59 is .0559 which is less than α = .10. Reject the null hypothesis.
c) Critical mean value:
zc =
n
sxc µ−
1.28 =
113
100200,1−cx
x c = 1,200 + 12.04
Since calculated x = 1,215 which is greater than the critical x = 1212.04, reject the null hypothesis.
9.4 Ho: µ = 82 Ha: µ < 82
x = 78.125 n = 32 σ = 9.184 α = .01 z.01 = -2.33
z =
32
184.982125.78 −=−
n
xσ
µ = -2.39
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Since observed z = -2.39 < z.01 = -2.33 Reject the null hypothesis
Statistically, we can conclude that urban air soot is significantly lower. From a business and community point-of-view, assuming that the sample result is representative of how the air actually is now, is a reduction of suspended particles from 82 to 78.125 really an important reduction in air pollution? Certainly it marks an important first step and perhaps a significant start. Whether or not it would really make a difference in the quality of life for people in the city of St. Louis remains to be seen. Most likely, politicians and city chamber of commerce folks would jump on such results as indications of improvement in city conditions.
Since the observed z = 1.41 < z.05 = 1.645, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. 9.8 Ho: µ = 18.2 Ha: µ < 18.2
x = 15.6 n = 32 σ = 2.3 α = .10
For one-tail, α = .10, z.10 = -1.28
z =
32
3.22.186.15 −=−
n
xσ
µ = -6.39
Since the observed z = -6.39 < z.10 = -1.28, the decision is to
Reject the null hypothesis
9.9 Ho: µ = $4,292 Ha: µ < $4,292
x = $4,008 n = 55 σ = $386 α = .01 For one-tailed test, α = .01, z.01 = -2.33
z =
55
386$292,4$008,4$ −=−
n
xσ
µ = -5.46
Since the observed z = -5.46 < z.01 = -2.33, the decision is to
Reject the null hypothesis
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The CEO could use this information as a way of discrediting the Runzheimer study and using her own figures in recruiting people and in discussing relocation options. In such a case, this could be a substantive finding. However, one must ask if the difference between $4,292 and $4,008 is really an important difference in monthly rental expense. Certainly, Paris is expensive either way. However, an almost $300 difference in monthly rental cost is a non trivial amount for most people and therefore might be considered substantive.
9.10 Ho: µ = 123
Ha: µ > 123 α = .05 n = 40 40 people were sampled
x = 132.36 This is a one-tailed test. Since the p-value = .016, we reject the null hypothesis at α = .05. The average water usage per person is greater than 123 gallons.
9.11 n = 20 x = 16.45 s = 3.59 df = 20 - 1 = 19 α = .05 Ho: µ = 16 Ha: µ ≠ 16 For two-tail test, α/2 = .025, critical t.025,19 = ±2.093
t =
20
59.31645.16 −=−
n
sx µ
= 0.56
Observed t = 0.56 < t.025,19 = 2.093 The decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis
The observed t = -2.06 > t.025,18 = -2.101, The decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis
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9.18 n = 26 x = 19.534 minutes s = 4.100 minutes α = .05 H0: µ = 19 Ha: µ ≠ 19 Two-tailed test, α/2 = .025, critical t value = + 2.06 Observed t value = 0.66 Since the observed t = 0.66 < critical t value = 2.06, The decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
Since the Excel p-value = .256 > α/2 = .025 and MINITAB p-value =.513 > .05, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. She would not conclude that her city is any different from the ones in the national survey.
9.19 Ho: p = .45 Ha: p > .45
n = 310 p̂ = .465 α = .05 For one-tail, α = .05 z.05 = 1.645
z =
310
)55)(.45(.
45.465.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = 0.53
observed z = 0.53 < z.05 = 1.645 The decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis
9.20 Ho: p = 0.63 Ha: p < 0.63
n = 100 x = 55 100
55ˆ ==
n
xp = .55
For one-tail, α = .01 z.01 = -2.33
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z =
310
)55)(.45(.
45.465.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -1.66
observed z = -1.66 > zc = -2.33
The decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis 9.21 Ho: p = .29 Ha: p ≠ .29
n = 740 x = 207 740
207ˆ ==
n
xp = .28 α = .05
For two-tail, α/2 = .025 z.025 = ±1.96
z =
740
)71)(.29(.
29.28.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -0.60
observed z = -0.60 > zc = -1.96
The decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis
p-Value Method:
z = -0.60 from Table A.5, area = .2257 Area in tail = .5000 - .2257 = .2743 .2743 > .025 Again, the decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis Solving for critical values:
z =
n
qp
ppc
⋅−ˆ
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±1.96 =
740
)71)(.29(.
29.ˆ −cp
cp̂ = .29 ± .033
.257 and .323 Sample p = p̂ = .28 not outside critical values in tails Again, the decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis
9.22 Ho: p = .48 Ha: p ≠ .48 n = 380 x = 164 α = .01 α/2 = .005 z.005 = +2.575
380
164ˆ ==
n
xp = .4316
z =
380
)52)(.48(.
48.4316.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -1.89
Since the observed z = -1.89 is greater than z.005= -2.575, The decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. There is not enough evidence to declare that the proportion is any different than .48.
9.23 Ho: p = .79 Ha: p < .79 n = 415 x = 303 α = .01 z.01 = -2.33
415
303ˆ ==
n
xp = .7301
z =
415
)21)(.79(.
79.7301ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -3.00
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Since the observed z = -3.00 is less than z.01= -2.33, The decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
9.24 Ho: p = .31 Ha: p ≠ .31 n = 600 x = 200 α = .10 α/2 = .05 z.005 = +1.645
600
200ˆ ==
n
xp = .3333
z =
600
)69)(.31(.
31.3333.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = 1.23
Since the observed z = 1.23 is less than z.005= 1.645, The decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. There is not enough evidence to declare that the proportion is any different than .48.
Ho: p = .24 Ha: p < .24 n = 600 x = 130 α = .05 z.05 = -1.645
600
130ˆ ==
n
xp = .2167
z =
600
)76)(.24(.
24.2167.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -1.34
Since the observed z = -1.34 is greater than z.05= -1.645, The decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. There is not enough evidence to declare that the proportion is less than .24.
9.25 Ho: p = .18 Ha: p > .18 n = 376 p̂ = .22 α = .01
one-tailed test, z.01 = 2.33
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z =
376
)82)(.18(.
18.22.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = 2.02
Since the observed z = 2.02 is less than z.01= 2.33, The decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. There is not enough evidence to declare that the proportion is greater than .18.
9.26 Ho: p = .32 Ha: p < .32
n = 118 x = 22 118
22ˆ ==
n
xp = .186 α = .01
For one-tailed test, z.05 = -1.645
z =
118
)68)(.32(.
32.186.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -3.12
Observed z = -3.12 < z.05 –1.645
Since the observed z = -3.12 is less than z.05= -1.645, The decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
9.27 Ho: p = .47 Ha: p ≠ .47 n = 67 x = 40 α = .05 α/2 = .025
For a two-tailed test, z.025 = +1.96
67
40ˆ ==
n
xp = .597
z =
67
)53)(.47(.
47.597.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = 2.08
Since the observed z = 2.08 is greater than z.025= 1.96, The decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
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from Table A.5, area for z = -1.15 is .3749
β = .3749 + .5000 = .8749
c) α = .01 z.01 = -2.33
zc =
n
xc
σµ−
-2.33 =
48
14100−cx
x c = 95.29
z =
n
xc
σµ−
=
48
149929.95 −
= -1.84
from Table A.5, area for z = -1.84 is .4671
β = .4671 + .5000 = .9671
d) As gets smaller (other variables remaining constant), beta gets larger. Decreasing the probability of committing a Type I error increases the probability of committing a Type II error if other variables are held constant.
9.34 α = .05 µ = 100 n = 48 σ = 14
a) µa = 98.5 zc = -1.645
zc =
n
xc
σµ−
-1.645 =
48
14100−cx
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z =
n
xc
σµ−
=
48
149668.96 −
= 0.34
from Table A.5, area for z = 0.34 is .1331
β = .5000 - .1331 = .3669
e) As the alternative value get farther from the null hypothesized value, the probability of committing a Type II error reduces. (All other variables being held constant).
9.35 Ho: µ = 50
Ha: µ ≠ 50 µa = 53 n = 35 σ = 7 α = .01 Since this is two-tailed, α/2 = .005 z.005 = ±2.575
zc =
n
xc
σµ−
±2.575 =
35
750−cx
x c = 50 ± 3.05 46.95 and 53.05
z =
n
xc
σµ−
=
35
75305.53 −
= 0.04
from Table A.5 for z = 0.04, area = .0160
Other end:
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z =
n
xc
σµ−
=
35
7539.46 −
= -5.11
Area associated with z = -5.11 is .5000
β = .5000 + .0160 = .5160
9.36 a) Ho: p = .65 Ha: p < .65 n = 360 α = .05 pa = .60 z.05 = -1.645
zc =
n
qp
ppc
⋅−ˆ
-1.645 =
360
)35)(.65(.
65.ˆ −cp
p̂ c = .65 - .041 = .609
z =
n
qp
ppc
⋅−ˆ
=
360
)40)(.60(.
60.609. − = -0.35
from Table A.5, area for z = -0.35 is .1368
β = .5000 - .1368 = .3632
b) pa = .55 z.05 = -1.645 p̂ c = .609
z =
n
QP
Ppc
⋅−ˆ
=
360
)45)(.55(.
55.609. − = -2.25
from Table A.5, area for z = -2.25 is .4878
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If the observed value of z is greater than 2.575 or less than -2.575, the decision will be to reject the null hypothesis.
5) n = 63, x = 38.4, σ = 5.93
6) z =
n
xσ
µ− =
63
93.5364.38 −
= 3.21
7) Since the observed value of z = 3.21 is greater than z.005 = 2.575, the decision is
to reject the null hypothesis. 8) The mean is likely to be greater than 36. 9.40 1) Ho: µ = 7.82 Ha: µ < 7.82 2) The test statistic is
t =
n
sx µ−
3) α = .05 4) df = n - 1 = 16, t.05,16 = -1.746. If the observed value of t is less than -1.746, then
the decision will be to reject the null hypothesis.
5) n = 17 x = 7.01 s = 1.69
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6) t =
n
sx µ−
=
17
69.182.701.7 −
= -1.98
7) Since the observed t = -1.98 is less than the table value of t = -1.746, the decision
is to reject the null hypothesis. 8) The population mean is significantly less than 7.82. 9.41
a. 1) Ho: p = .28 Ha: p > .28
2) z =
n
qp
pp
⋅−ˆ
3) α = .10 4) This is a one-tailed test, z.10 = 1.28. If the observed value of z is greater than 1.28, the decision will be to reject the null hypothesis. 5) n = 783 x = 230
783
230ˆ =p = .2937
6) z =
783
)72)(.28(.
28.2937. − = 0.85
7) Since z = 0.85 is less than z.10 = 1.28, the decision is to fail to reject the null
hypothesis. 8) There is not enough evidence to declare that p is not .28.
b. 1) Ho: p = .61 Ha: p ≠ .61
2) z =
n
qp
pp
⋅−ˆ
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3) α = .05 4) This is a two-tailed test, z.025 = + 1.96. If the observed value of z is greater than 1.96 or less than -1.96, then the decision will be to reject the null hypothesis. 5) n = 401 p̂ = .56
6) z =
401
)39)(.61(.
61.56. − = -2.05
7) Since z = -2.05 is less than z.025 = -1.96, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis. 8) The population proportion is not likely to be .61. 9.42 1) H0: σ2 = 15.4 Ha: σ2 > 15.4
2) χ2 = 2
2)1(
σsn −
3) α = .01 4) n = 18, df = 17, one-tailed test χ2
.01,17 = 33.4087
5) s2 = 29.6
6) χ2 = 2
2)1(
σsn −
= 4.15
)6.29)(17( = 32.675
7) Since the observed χ2 = 32.675 is less than 33.4087, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
8) The population variance is not significantly more than 15.4. 9.43 a) H0: µ = 130 Ha: µ > 130 n = 75 σ = 12 α = .01 z.01 = 2.33 µa = 135
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Solving for x c:
zc =
n
xc
σµ−
2.33 =
75
12130−cx
x c = 133.23
z =
75
1213523.133 −
= -1.28
from table A.5, area for z = -1.28 is .3997 β = .5000 - .3997 = .1003 b) H0: p = .44 Ha: p < .44 n = 1095 α = .05 pa = .42 z.05 = -1.645
zc =
n
qp
ppc
⋅−ˆ
-1.645 =
1095
)56)(.44(.
44.ˆ −cp
cp̂ = .4153
z =
1095
)58)(.42(.
42.4153. − = -0.32
from table A.5, area for z = -0.32 is .1255 β = .5000 + .1255 = .6255
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9.44 H0: p = .32 Ha: p > .32 n = 80 α = .01 p̂ = .39 z.01 = 2.33
z =
80
)68)(.32(.
32.39.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = 1.34
Since the observed z = 1.34 < z.01 = 2.33, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis.
9.45 x = 3.45 n = 64 σ2 = 1.31 α = .05 Ho: µ = 3.3 Ha: µ ≠ 3.3 For two-tail, α/2 = .025 zc = ±1.96
z =
n
xσ
µ− =
64
31.1
3.345.3 − = 1.05
Since the observed z = 1.05 < zc = 1.96, the decision is to Fail to reject the null hypothesis.
9.46 n = 210 x = 93 α = .10 210
93ˆ ==
n
xp = .443
Ho: p = .57 Ha: p< .57 For one-tail, α = .10 zc = -1.28
z =
210
)43)(.57(.
57.443.ˆ −=⋅
−
n
qp
pp = -3.72
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Since the observed z = -3.72 < zc = -1.28, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
If the observed χ2 is greater than 21.92 or less than 3.81575, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis.
χ2 = 2
2)1(
σsn −
= 5.2
)424.10(11 = 45.866
Since the observed χ2 = 45.866 is greater than χ2
.025,11 = 21.92, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis. The population variance is significantly more than 2.5.
9.59 The sample size is 22. x is 3.967 s = 0.866 df = 21 The test statistic is:
t =
n
sx µ−
The observed t = -2.34. The p-value is .015. The results are statistical significant at α = .05. The decision is to reject the null hypothesis. 9.60 H0: p = .25 Ha: p ≠ .25 This is a two-tailed test with α = .05. n = 384. Since the p-value = .045 < α = .05, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis. The sample proportion, p̂ = .205729 which is less than the hypothesized p = .25.
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One conclusion is that the population proportion is lower than .25. 9.61 H0: µ = 2.51 Ha: µ > 2.51
This is a one-tailed test. The sample mean is 2.555 which is more than the hypothesized value. The observed t value is 1.51 with an associated p-value of .072 for a one-tailed test. Because the p-value is greater than α = .05, the decision is to fail to reject the null hypothesis. There is not enough evidence to conclude that beef prices are higher.
9.62 H0: µ = 2747 Ha: µ < 2747 This is a one-tailed test. Sixty-seven households were included in this study. The sample average amount spent on home-improvement projects was 2,349. Since z = -2.09 < z.05 = -1.645, the decision is to reject the null hypothesis at α = .05. This is underscored by the p-value of .018 which is less than α = .05. However, the p-value of .018 also indicates that we would not reject the null