Worksheet I

Statistics and Probability • Grade 11

12.1. The Null and Alternative Hypotheses

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A. Write the relation symbols used in null and alternative hypotheses under the correct
columns. Choose from the symbols below.

= ≠ > ≥ < ≤

Null Alternative

B. Determine the type of test needed for each statement. For each item, write two-tailed,
left-tailed, or right-tailed on the blank before each number.

________________ 1. There is no significant difference between the mean height of

plants on normal soil and the mean height of plants on soil with
commercial fertilizer.

________________ 2. The mean age of students in the contemporary dance class is

significantly lower than the mean age of students in the tap
dance class.

________________ 3. The mean number of children in each household in a barangay

is below 4.

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Statistics and Probability • Grade 11

12.1. The Null and Alternative Hypotheses

________________ 4. The average weight of the parcels exceeds one kilogram.

________________ 5. The mean temperature for the whole year is equal to 21

degrees Celsius.

C. A research team wants to know whether the mean stress level of employees with pets is
different from the mean stress level of employees without pets. State the null and
alternative hypotheses in words and in symbols.

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