The Test Statistic for a Hypothesis Test _______

question 20

Multiple Choice

The test statistic for a hypothesis test _______.

• A)is based on the significance level and determines the boundary for the rejection region
• B)represents the number of standard deviations between the sample mean and the population mean according to the null hypothesis
• C)represents the number of standard deviations between the sample mean and the population mean according to the alternative hypothesis
• D)determines the observed level of significance

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Definitions:

Generalizing Results

The practice of extending the findings from a research study to a larger population beyond the sample studied.

Biases

Systematic errors or deviations from true values or states due to subjective preferences or beliefs affecting data collection or interpretation.

Convenience Samples

Non-random samples chosen based on availability or ease of access, which may not be representative of the entire population.

Sample Bias

A bias that occurs in research when the sample is not representative of the population from which it was drawn, potentially leading to skewed and unreliable results.