Math Problem Statement

The graph portrays the decision criterion for a hypothesis test for a population mean μ. The null hypothesis for the test is H0: μ = μ0. The curve in the graph is the normal curve for the test statistic under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true. Complete parts (a) through (f) below.

Solution

The problem involves a hypothesis test using a normal distribution curve. Let’s address the requested parts based on the image provided:


Part (c): Determine the critical value(s).

The graph indicates that the critical value is a one-tailed test because the rejection region is on the right-hand side of the curve.

From the graph:

  • The critical z-value is at z=1.812z = 1.812.

Thus, the critical value is: z=1.812z = 1.812


Part (d): Determine the significance level (α\alpha).

The graph shows the area of the rejection region shaded in blue, labeled as 0.035. This represents the significance level α\alpha.

Thus: α=0.035\alpha = 0.035


Would you like further clarification or assistance with constructing the graph or interpreting the results?


Related Questions

  1. What is the interpretation of the critical value z=1.812z = 1.812 in this context?
  2. How does the significance level α=0.035\alpha = 0.035 influence the likelihood of rejecting H0H_0?
  3. Could a two-tailed test be applicable in this scenario? If so, what would the zz-critical values be?
  4. How does the critical value relate to the pp-value in hypothesis testing?
  5. How can this graph be used to visually explain Type I and Type II errors?

Tip

When interpreting hypothesis test results, always compare the test statistic (calculated zz-value) with the critical value to decide whether to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis H0H_0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hypothesis Testing
Normal Distribution
Critical Value
Significance Level

Formulas

Critical z-value: z = (x̄ - μ0) / (σ / √n)
Significance Level α = Area of rejection region

Theorems

Properties of the Standard Normal Distribution
One-Tailed Test Decision Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Statistics