Asked by Stephanie Villar on Sep 30, 2024
If the value of the sample mean 
is close enough to the hypothesized value μ0 of the population mean μ,then:
A) the value of μ0 is definitely correct.
B) the value of μ0 is definitely wrong.
C) we reject the null hypothesis.
D) we cannot reject the null hypothesis.
Sample Mean
The average obtained from a sample, calculated by summing all sample data points and dividing by the number of points.
Null Hypothesis
A statement or assumption that there is no effect or no difference, and is the hypothesis that researchers aim to test against.
Hypothesized Value
A specific value or condition proposed in a hypothesis that is tested through statistical analysis.
- Learn how to conclude whether to reject or not reject a null hypothesis given the p-value and level of significance.
- Investigate the effects of outcomes from hypothesis testing on decision-making.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to conclude whether to reject or not reject a null hypothesis given the p-value and level of significance.
- Investigate the effects of outcomes from hypothesis testing on decision-making.