If the Observed and Expected Results of Some Experiment Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the observed and expected results of some experiment are not identical,then the null hypothesis (no differences) should be ______.

• A)rejected
• B)rejected only if the discrepancy cannot be attributed to chance
• C)accepted
• D)accepted only if experiment is repeated

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Definitions:

Addition Rule

In probability, a rule that determines the likelihood of the occurrence of one event or another, assuming the events are mutually exclusive.

Olympic

Pertaining to the Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event where athletes from around the world compete.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, proposing that a significant difference or effect exists in a population parameter.

Statistical Hypotheses

Statements made for statistical testing, often involving assumptions about a population parameter that can be tested against observed data.