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Spearman Rho-Test of Hypothesis
Spearman Rho-Test of Hypothesis
Compute the R-value and complete the 9 steps in hypothesis testing using the problem
above!
1. Problem Statement:
Is there a significant relationship between road width (in feet) and no. of road accidents?
2. Hypotheses
Ho: There is no significant relationship between road width (in feet) and no. of road
accidents.
Ha: There is a significant relationship between road width (in feet) and no. of road
accidents.
3. Choice of Test Statistics
α: Spearman rho (rank correlation) α=0.05
4. Computation
rho-value = -0.945
p-value = 0.055
5. Decision Rule, Level of significance, Findings
Decision Rule: Reject Ho if p-value < (α) level of significance
Findings: p-value (0.055) > α (0.05)
6. Decision
Do not reject the null hypothesis
7. Interpretation
There is no significant relationship between road width (in feet) and no. of vehicle accidents.
Roads with wide widths may not signify or lead to vehicular accidents just because cars tend
to over-speed on these kinds of roads. It matters to the person who drove the vehicle if
she/he handles extra care while driving.
8. Conclusion
A road with a wide width may be a safe way to drive since there is enough space and
you don’t have to hustle. Wider roads do not mean that those who drive any type of
certain vehicle can overspeeding.
9. Implication
Wider roads accommodate increased traffic density. As a result, those working
individuals who use vehicle transportation are less likely to be late for work because
there is less traffic.