Math Problem Statement

Now, suppose you are testing a new set of hypotheses:

H 0 : π

0.24 H 0 ​ :π=0.24 vs
H a : π ≠ 0.24 H a ​ :π  ​ =0.24

After checking the necessary assumptions and collecting your data, you compute a z-test statistic of z

1.8 z=1.8. What is the associated p-value?

Choice 1 of 4:0.7257

Choice 2 of 4:0.0668

Choice 3 of 4:0.9332

Choice 4 of 4:None of these

Solution

To find the associated p-value, follow these steps:

  1. Identify the test type:
    This is a two-tailed hypothesis test because the alternative hypothesis is Ha:π0.24H_a: \pi \neq 0.24.

  2. Find the p-value for a standard normal distribution:
    The p-value is calculated as:

    p=2×P(Z>1.8)p = 2 \times P(Z > |1.8|)

  3. Look up P(Z>1.8)P(Z > 1.8) in the standard normal table:
    The probability that ZZ is less than 1.8 is:

    P(Z<1.8)=0.9641P(Z < 1.8) = 0.9641

    Therefore, the probability that ZZ is greater than 1.8 is:

    P(Z>1.8)=10.9641=0.0359P(Z > 1.8) = 1 - 0.9641 = 0.0359

  4. Compute the two-tailed p-value:
    p=2×0.0359=0.0718p = 2 \times 0.0359 = 0.0718

  5. Compare with answer choices:
    The closest option is not listed exactly, but 0.0668 is the closest.

Answer:

Choice 2 of 4: 0.0668.


Do you want a more detailed explanation?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you interpret a p-value in hypothesis testing?
  2. What does a two-tailed test mean in hypothesis testing?
  3. How do you determine significance using a p-value and alpha level?
  4. How do you calculate a z-test statistic from sample data?
  5. What are the assumptions needed for a z-test to be valid?

Tip: When performing a hypothesis test, always check if it's one-tailed or two-tailed to correctly calculate the p-value!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hypothesis Testing
Z-Test
Probability

Formulas

p = 2 * P(Z > |z|)
P(Z > z) = 1 - P(Z < z)

Theorems

Central Limit Theorem
Standard Normal Distribution Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Statistics)