Assignment: Applying Hypothesis Testing
For this discussion, answer the following questions:
• What is a null hypothesis?
• What is an alternative hypothesis?
Then articulate a null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis for a research study that pertains to your area of specialization.
• What conclusions can be drawn from this study with a "statistically significant" result?
Readings
Use your Warner text, Applied Statistics: From Bivariate Through Multivariate Techniques, to complete the following:
• Read Chapter 3, "Statistical Significance Testing," pages 81-124. This reading addresses the following topics:
o The logic of null hypothesis testing.
o Type I and Type II errors.
o The z test.
o Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis.
o Limiting Type I error.
o Effect size.
o Statistical power.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.