Math Problem Statement

Determine whether to reject the null hypothesis (H0) based on the provided p-value.

Solution

From the image provided, it seems the problem is part of a hypothesis testing exercise involving the following:

Part 1:

  • The null hypothesis (H0H_0): μd=0\mu_d = 0
  • The alternative hypothesis (H1H_1): μd<0\mu_d < 0
  • It is identified as a left-tailed test.

Part 2:

  • The computed PP-value is 0.0527, rounded to four decimal places.

Part 3:

  • The next part is asking you to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis (H0H_0).

Steps to Evaluate the Decision:

To decide whether to reject H0H_0, compare the PP-value (0.0527) with the significance level (α\alpha):

  • If PαP \leq \alpha, reject H0H_0.
  • If P>αP > \alpha, fail to reject H0H_0.

If the significance level (α\alpha) is not explicitly provided, it is typically assumed to be 0.05 in standard hypothesis testing. In this case:

  • P=0.0527P = 0.0527, which is slightly greater than α=0.05\alpha = 0.05.
  • Therefore, fail to reject H0H_0.

Let me know if you want help in understanding the steps further or need clarifications!


Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What happens if the significance level is adjusted to 0.10 instead of 0.05?
  2. Why is this a left-tailed test, and what does it signify in this context?
  3. How would the decision change if the PP-value was 0.03?
  4. What are some common misconceptions when interpreting PP-values?
  5. Can you explain the importance of using a null and alternative hypothesis in hypothesis testing?

Tip: Always clearly define your significance level before performing a hypothesis test to avoid ambiguity in decision-making.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hypothesis Testing
P-value
Significance Levels

Formulas

Decision Rule: Reject H0 if P ≤ α; otherwise, fail to reject H0

Theorems

Concept of Hypothesis Testing
P-value Interpretation

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Statistics Course)