Interpret the Level of Statistical Significance for the Event Described

question 95

Multiple Choice

Interpret the level of statistical significance for the event described.
-A study of 600 college students taking Statistics 101 revealed that 59 students received the grade of A.
Typically 10% of the class gets an A. The difference between this group of students and the expected value is not significant at the 0.05 level. What does this mean in this case?

• A)The probability that the difference occurred due to chance is more than 0.05.
• B)The probability that the difference occurred due to chance is less than 0.05.
• C)There is not enough information to make any conclusion.
• D)The probability of getting an A is 10% and only 9% got an A in this study. The difference is less than 5% so it is not significant.

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Definitions:

Z-scores

Standardized scores that indicate how many standard deviations an element is from the mean.

P-values

A statistical measure that helps scientists determine the significance of their research results, indicating the probability of observing results at least as extreme as those measured when the null hypothesis of a study is true.

Home Team Advantage

The phenomenon where the home team in a sporting event has significant advantages over the visiting team, often due to familiarity with the playing field, support from local fans, and not having to travel.

College Basketball

An organized sport involving basketball teams from colleges and universities, often as part of a competitive league or association.