Questions from Essentials of Statistics

Q: True or false: The P-value is the smallest significance

True or false: The P-value is the smallest significance level for which the observed sample data result in rejection of the null hypothesis.

Q: The P-value for a hypothesis test is 0.06

The P-value for a hypothesis test is 0.06. For each of the following significance levels, decide whether the null hypothesis should be rejected. a. α = 0.05 b. α = 0.10 c. α = 0.06

Q: The P-value for a hypothesis test is 0.083

The P-value for a hypothesis test is 0.083. For each of the following significance levels, decide whether the null hypothesis should be rejected. a. α = 0.05 b. α = 0.10 c. α = 0.06

Q: Which provides stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, a P-

Which provides stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, a P-value of 0.02 or a P-value of 0.03? Explain your answer.

Q: The document “American Attitudes about Genocide” provided highlights of a

The document “American Attitudes about Genocide” provided highlights of a nationwide poll with 1000 participants. The survey, conducted by Penn Schoen Berland between June 30 and July 10, 2012, reveal...

Q: We have drawn a smooth curve that represents a distribution. In

We have drawn a smooth curve that represents a distribution. In each case, do the following: a. Identify the shape of the distribution with regard to modality. b. Identify the shape of the distributio...

Q: Which provides stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, a P-

Which provides stronger evidence against the null hypothesis, a P-value of 0.06 or a P-value of 0.04? Explain your answer.

Q: We have given the P-value for a hypothesis test.

We have given the P-value for a hypothesis test. Determine the strength of the evidence against the null hypothesis. P = 0.06

Q: We have given the P-value for a hypothesis test.

We have given the P-value for a hypothesis test. Determine the strength of the evidence against the null hypothesis. P = 0.35

Q: We have given the P-value for a hypothesis test.

We have given the P-value for a hypothesis test. Determine the strength of the evidence against the null hypothesis. P = 0.027