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Quarter 4 – Module 1:
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Basic Concepts in Hypothesis Testing
First Edition, 2020
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TEAM LEADERS
School Head : Reycor E. Sacdalan, PhD
LRMDS Coordinator : Pearly V. Villagracia
What I Know
1. Ho: µ = 25
Ha: µ ≠ 25
2. Ho: µ = 33.2
Ha: µ < 33.2
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Lesson
Basic Concepts in
1 Hypothesis Testing
You have learned in your past lessons about mean and standard deviation as
descriptions of a set of numerical data. You have also learned in the earlier lessons
about the importance of random sampling as well as the properties of the normal
curve and how to compute the proportions of areas under it.
In this lesson, you will explore and understand the basic concepts in
hypothesis testing.
What’s In
Column A Column B
1. Population mean A. 𝑋̅
2. Sample standard B. s
deviation C. N
3. Population standard D. µ
deviation E. n
4. Sample size F. σ
5. Population size
6. Sample mean
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What’s New
Everyday we are making decisions. Some of these are important while others
are not. In decision making, we usually follow certain procedures: weigh alternatives,
collect evidence, and decide. After a decision was made, an appropriate interpretation
is undertaken. We follow these basic processes in testing hypothesis in Statistics.
For example, if the null hypothesis is equal to some value, the alternative must be
not equal to that value. See the given table below.
Table 1
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Study the following examples.
Example 1
Notice that the null hypothesis is expressed using the “equal” symbol while the
alternative hypothesis is expressed by “not equal” symbol because the claim or
conjecture does not specify any direction.
Example 2
Claim: The average number of hours that a person who develop a COVID-
19 symptom improve without treatment is more than 2 weeks.
Ho: The average number of hours that a person who develop a COVID-
19 symptom improve without treatment is 2 weeks. (µ = 2)
Ha: The average number of hours that a person who develop a COVID-
19 symptom improve without treatment is more than 2 weeks. (µ
> 2)
Observe that the alternative hypothesis is expressed with > symbol because the
claim or conjecture specifies to use the “more than/greater than” symbol.
Example 3
Observe that the alternative hypothesis is expressed with < symbol because the
claim or conjecture specifies to use the “less than” symbol.
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Example 4
Claim: No more than 60% of the registered voters in Bataan voted in the
local election.
Ho: No more than 60% of the registered voters in Bataan voted in the
local election. (µ ≤ 60)
Ha: More than 60% of the registered voters in Bataan voted in the
local election. (µ > 60)
Observe that the alternative hypothesis is expressed with > symbol because the
claim or conjecture specifies to use the “less than or equal to” symbol.
Example 5
Claim: No more than 60% of the registered voters in Bataan voted in the
local election.
Ho: No more than 60% of the registered voters in Bataan voted in the
local election. (µ ≤ 60)
Ha: More than 60% of the registered voters in Bataan voted in the
local election. (µ > 60)
Based on the five examples, the null hypothesis is always expressed with
“equal” symbol. It is always a statement that a parameter is equal to a specific value
according to its definition as stated in the previous page. In contrast, the alternative
hypothesis is expressed with ≠, >, or < symbols, depending on the given conjecture
or claim.
Types of Tests
A statistical test may either be directional (one tailed) or nondirectional (two-
tailed). We can determine whether a test is directional or nondirectional by looking
at how the alternative hypothesis is expressed.
Directional Test
A test of any statistical hypothesis where the alternative hypothesis is expressed
using less than (<) or greater than (>) since the critical or rejection region lies entirely
in one tail of the sampling distribution.
Nondirectional Test
A test of any statistical hypothesis where the alternative hypothesis is written
with not equal sign (≠) since there is no assertion made on the direction of the
difference. The rejection region is split into two equal parts, one in each tail of the
sampling distribution.
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These are the graphical representations of two-tailed test and one-tailed test.
Directional
(One-tailed, Left tail)
Directional
(One-tailed, Right tail)
Nondirectional
(Two-tailed)
Claim: The average daily allowance of college students is less than ₱200.
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Example 7
Observe that the alternative hypothesis expressed is using “not equal” symbol, thus,
the test is two-tailed.
What is It
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Type I error occurs when we reject the null hypothesis when it is true. It is also
called as alpha error (α error).
Type II error occurs when we accept null hypothesis when it is false. It is also
called as beta error (β error).
Level of Significance
Step 1: Identify the claim and formulate the null hypothesis (Ho) and alternative
hypothesis.
Step 2: Set the level of significance and determine whether the test is one-tailed
or two-tailed by looking at how the alternative hypothesis is expressed.
Decide on the test statistic to be used and find the critical value for the
test. Draw or illustrate the rejection region.
Step 3: Compute the test value, using test statistic or formula of the test.
Step 4: Decide whether to accept or reject the null hypothesis.
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Study the following examples.
Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ ≠ 100
Accept Ho
Test Value: 1.55
Critical Value: ±1.96
Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ ≠ 100
Accept Ho
Test Value: 1.75
Critical Value: ±1.96
Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ ≠ 100
Reject Ho
Test Value: -2.25
Critical Value: ±1.96
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Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ > 100
Accept Ho
Test Value: 1.82
Critical Value: 1.96
Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ > 100
Reject Ho
Test Value: 1.97
Critical Value: 1.65
Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ < 100
Accept Ho
Test Value: -2.05
Critical Value: -2.53
Ho: µ = 100
Ha: µ < 100
Reject Ho
Test Value: -2.24
Critical Value: -1.96
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What’s More
Direction: Complete the crossword. Use the given clues on the right.
Across:
1. Probability of
committing Type I
error.
3. It is also known as
one-tailed test.
4. It is committed
when null hypothesis
is rejected when it is
false.
5. It is the opposite or
negation of the null
hypothesis.
6. It is a premise or
claim that we want to
test.
7. It is committed
when null hypothesis
is rejected when it is
true.
8. When “>” symbol is used in expressing Ha.
Down:
2. It is also known as two-tailed test.
11. It is a statement that there is no difference between a parameter and a specific
value.
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What I Have Learned
1. What is hypothesis?
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Scoring Rubric
0 1 2 3 4
No answer at Correct Correct Correct Correct
all answer but answer answer answer
not in a written in a written in a written in a
sentence sentence form sentence form sentence form
form. but no with 1 with 2 or
supporting supporting more
details. detail from the supporting
text. detail from
the text.
What I Can Do
Problem 1: The mean number of years Filipinos work before retiring is 35.
Null: The mean number of years Filipinos work before retiring is 35.
Ho: μ = 35
Alternative: The mean number of years Filipinos work before retiring is not
35.
Ha: μ ≠ 35
Type of Test: Nondirectional
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Problem 1: Filipino employees are entitled to have an average of 5 days paid
incentive leave which can be used for vacation or sick leave.
Null:
Alternative:
Type of Test:
Problem 2: The mean starting salary for ABC University graduates is at least
₱15,000 per month.
Null:
Alternative:
Type of Test:
Null:
Alternative:
Type of Test:
Problem 4: The chance of developing breast cancer is under 11% for women.
Null:
Alternative:
Type of Test:
Null:
Alternative:
Type of Test:
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Assessment
Ho: µ = 150
Ha: µ ≠ 150
Test Value: 2.55
Critical Value: ±2.33
Ho: µ = 10
Ha: µ ≠ 10
Test Value: 1.84
Critical Value: ±1.65
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Ho: µ = 12
Ha: µ > 12
Test Value: 1.55
Critical Value: 2.33
Ho: µ = 500
Ha: µ < 500
Test Value: -1.82
Critical Value: -1.96
Additional Activities
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Answer Key
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References
Books
Belecina, R. R., Baccay, E. S., & Mateo, E. B. (2016).
Statistics and Probability. Rex Book Store.
Ocampo, J. J., & Marquez, W. G. (2016). Senior High Conceptual Math & Beyond
Statistics and Probability. Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
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