When Testing for a Difference Between the Means of a Treated

question 28

Essay

When testing for a difference between the means of a treated population and an untreated population,the computer display below is obtained.Explain what the P-value of 0.0768 means in this context.

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of an owner’s interest in a company, represented by the difference between the company's assets and liabilities.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members from the profits or reserves available for distribution, reflecting a share in the company's earnings.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of business operations, calculated as revenues minus expenses. A positive figure indicates profit, while a negative figure indicates loss.

General Reserve

Funds set aside out of profits by a company to strengthen the financial position and to meet future unknown liabilities or losses.