Asked by Kristiana Rivera on May 08, 2024
Verified
In a two-tailed hypothesis test, the area in each tail corresponding to the critical values is equal to
A) α.
B) α/2.
C) 2α.
D) 1 - α/2.
Two-tailed Hypothesis
A hypothesis test that considers both directions of an effect, allowing for the possibility of difference in either direction from the null hypothesis.
Critical Values
Specific points on the scale of a test statistic beyond which we reject the null hypothesis, crucial in hypothesis testing to determine the significance of the results.
- Comprehend the distinction between one-tailed and two-tailed hypothesis testing.
Verified Answer
SS
Sreynith SophaMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In a two-tailed hypothesis test, the critical region is split into two equal tails, each with an area of α/2, so the answer is B.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the distinction between one-tailed and two-tailed hypothesis testing.