In an Experiment Where We Retain H ₀ , One

question 86

True/False

In an experiment where we retain H ₀ , one cannot be certain if it was because H ₀ was true or that the experiment was not powerful enough to detect an effect by the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis that there is no significant difference between specified populations, any observed difference being due to sampling or experimental error.

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, it is the hypothesis that suggests there is an actual effect or relationship present in the population.

P-value

The chance of encountering outcomes in a test that are as extreme or exceed the observed findings, given that the null hypothesis holds.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data that is used in hypothesis testing to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.