Questions from Assignment

a) Write down the null and alternative hypothesis (H o and Ha)..

b) What are the n, x-bar and sigma?

c) Compute P-value based on the sample.

d) Test the hypothesis at the significance level α=0.05, i.e. reject H o or Ha Why?

What conclusion can you make about the mean weight of all packets? That is, what is the plain English conclusion?

We have used three very important rules.

1. Whichever direction the symbol is pointing in Ha, 2. If the p-value is le
that is the side of the normal curve where you find Ho for Ha.
the p-value
If the p-value is not le
If < , then p-value is on left reject Ho for Ha.
If > , then p-value is on right

Table A gives area to the left, so if need area to right,

then get area from table and subtract it from 1.0
 From Example

Ho: µ=3 pounds

Ha: µ<3 pounds
n=36; x-bar=2.92; sigma=0.18

Calculated z=-2.67 and found

area to left using table A

We rejected Ho for Ha b/c the p-

value (0.38%) was less than the
alpa value (1%)
The population average is less
than 3 pounds.

p-value is less than the alpha value, then reject

.

alue is not less than the alpha value, then do not

for Ha.
 Notes for Assignment

But for assignment we are interested in whether population average is larger

In some way make sure you mention average of the population
In assignment, sigma is given. Use Excel to get x-bar and n

For the assignment we need the area on the ….

Compare the p-value to the alpha value to decide if reject Ho for Ha or not
State correct English conclusion based on statistical conclusion above and rule 3
discussed below.

e, then reject 3. The statistical conclusion is about Ho

Reject Ho for Ha or
e, then do not Fail to reject Ho for Ha
The plain English conclusion is based on Ha

If statistical conclusion is reject Ho for Ha, then English

conclusion is to state Ha in plain English
If statistical conclusion is that you fail to reject Ho for Ha
then English conclusion is "We did not have adequate
statistical eviddence to conclude" and then state Ha in plain
English.