Statistics & Probability

Second Semester
Q4_Learning Activity Sheet #1
Testing Hypothesis

I. From the given problems, state the null and alternative hypothesis in symbols, then state
whether the test is two-tailed, right-tailed, or left-tailed. Express all percentages in decimal
form.

1. Problem: Filipino employees are entitled to have an average of 5 days paid

incentive leave which can be used for vacation or sick leave.
Null Hypothesis: Ho : μ=5
Alternative Hypothesis: Ha : μ ≠5
Type of Test: Two-tailed
2. Problem: The chance of developing breast cancer is 11% in women.
Null Hypothesis: Ho : μ=¿0.11
Alternative Hypothesis: Ha : μ ≠0.11
II. For each situation, compare the computed value with the critical value by writing the appropriate
Type of Test: Two-tailed
3. Problem: At most 60% of Filipinos vote in Presidential elections.
Null Hypothesis: Ho : μ=¿ 0.60
Alternative Hypothesis: Ha : μ<¿ 0.60
Type of Test: Left-tailed
4. Problem: Over 5% of adults ride the bus to work in Bataan.
Null Hypothesis: Ho : μ=¿ 0.05
Alternative Hypothesis: Ha : μ>¿ 0.05
Type of Test: Right-tailed
5. Problem: The mean starting salary for ABC University graduates is at least
PHP15,000 per month.
Null Hypothesis: Ho : μ=¿ 15, 000
Alternative Hypothesis: Ha : μ>¿ 15, 000
Type of Test: Right-tailed
comparison symbol (> or <) and tell the location of the t-value whether it is in the rejection
region or non-rejection/acceptance region.

III. Using the given data in the first column, determine if two-tailed or one-tailed, draw and label
the t-distribution curve with the test value and critical value, shade the rejection region, then

No. t-Value > or < Critical Value Rejection or Non-Rejection Region

1. 0.58 ¿ 1.28 Non-Rejection Region
2. 2.18 ¿ 1.88 Rejection Region
3. 1.85 ¿ 1.96 Non-Rejection Region
4. 1.47 ¿ 1.64 Non- Rejection Region
5. 3.16 ¿ 2.33 Rejection Region
 decide whether the null hypothesis is to be rejected or accepted. The first one serves as an
example.

Hypotheses Illustration Decision

Critical Value ±1.96

1) Ho : μ=100
Ha : μ ≠100 Accept the null
t= 1.75
Test Value: 1.75 hypothesis
Critical Value: ±1.96

Critical Value -1.96

2) Ho : μ=100
Ha : μ<100 Reject the null
t= -2.24
Test Value: -2.24 hypothesis
Critical Value: -1.96

Critical Value
t= 1.821.96

3) Ho : μ=100
Ha : μ>100 Accept the null
Test Value: 1.82 hypothesis
Critical Value: 1.96

4) Ho : μ=100 Critical Value 1.65

Ha : μ>100 Reject the null

Test Value: 1.97 hypothesis
Critical Value: 1.65 t= 1.97

5) Ho : μ=100 Critical Value -2.53

Ha : μ<100 Accept the null

Test Value: -2.05 hypothesis
Critical Value: -2.53 t= -2.05

IV. In the following statements, tell whether it is a Type I Error, Type II Error, or Good Decision.
Type II Error 1. The null hypothesis is false and is not rejected.
Good Decision 2. The null hypothesis is true and is not rejected.
Good Decision 3. The null hypothesis is false and rejected.
Type I Error 4. The null hypothesis is true and rejected.