(a) If we are conducting a statistical test and determine that our sample shows significant results, there...

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(a) If we are conducting a statistical test and determine that our sample shows significant results, there are two possible realities: We are right in our conclusion or we are wrong. In each case, describe the situation in terms of hypotheses and/or errors.

(b) If we are conducting a statistical test and determine that our sample shows insignificant results, there are two possible realities: We are right in our conclusion or we are wrong. In each case, describe the situation in terms of hypotheses and/or errors.

(c) Explain why we generally won’t ever know which of the realities (in either case) is correct.

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Statistics Unlocking The Power Of Data

ISBN: 9780470601877

1st Edition

Authors: Robin H. Lock, Patti Frazer Lock, Kari Lock Morgan, Eric F. Lock, Dennis F. Lock

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