The Sign Test Is Performed to Test $H _ { 0 } : m = 32 \text { versus } H _ { 1 } : m < 32$

question 7

Multiple Choice

The sign test is performed to test $H _ { 0 } : m = 32 \text { versus } H _ { 1 } : m < 32$ . There are 14 positive signs and 19 negative signs in a test involving 33 samples. What is the value of the test statistic?

• A) -0.87
• B) 0.87
• C) 1.04
• D) -0.70

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Definitions:

Particular Level

A specific value or category of a variable within a research or statistical analysis.

Grouped Frequency Distribution

A representation of data that shows the number of observations within a given interval, helping in understanding the distribution of data points.

Equal Size

A condition often desired in statistical sampling or experimental design where all groups or samples have the same number of observations.

Arbitrarily Intervals

Intervals or ranges that are determined without a specific rule, often chosen based on convenience or subjective judgement.