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CHAPTER 9:
HYPOTHESIS TESTS ABOUT THE MEAN AND PROPORTION
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HYPOTHESIS TESTS: AN INTRODUCTION
Two Hypotheses Rejection and Nonrejection
Regions Two Types of Errors Tails of a Test
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Two Hypotheses
Definition A null hypothesis is a claim (or
statement) about a population parameter that is assumed to be true until it is declared false.
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Two Hypotheses cont.
Definition An alternative hypothesis is a claim
about a population parameter that will be true if the null hypothesis is false.
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Rejection and Nonrejection Regions
Figure 9.1 Nonrejection and rejection regions for the court case.
Not enough evidence to declare the person guilty and, hence, the null hypothesis is not rejected in this region.
Enough evidence to declare the person guilty and, hence, the null hypothesis is rejected in this region.
C
0
Level of evidence
Critical point
Nonrejection region Rejection region
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Two Types of Errors
Actual Situation
The Person Is Not Guilty
The Person Is Guilty
Court’s decision
The person is not guilty
Correct decision
Type II or β error
The person is
guilty
Type I or α error
Correct decision
Table 9.1
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Two Types of Errors cont.
Definition A Type I error occurs when a true
null hypothesis is rejected. The value of α represents the probability of committing this type of error; that is,
α =P (H0 is rejected | H0 is true) The value of α represents the
significance level of the test.
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Two Types of Errors cont. Definition A Type II error occurs when a false null
hypotheses is not rejected. The value of β represents the probability of committing a Type II error; that is
β =P (H0 is not rejected | H0 is false) The value of 1 – β is called the power of
the test. It represents the probability of not making a Type II error.
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Table 9.2
Actual Situation
H0 Is True H0 Is False
Decision
Do not reject H0
Correct decision
Type II or β error
Reject H0Type I or
α errorCorrect decision
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Tails of a Test
Definition A two-tailed test has rejection
regions in both tails, a left-tailed test has the rejection region in the left tail, and a right-tailed test has the rejection region in the right tail of the distribution curve.
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A Two-Tailed Test According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census,
the mean family size in the United States was 3.18 in 1998. A researcher wants to check whether or not this mean has changed since 1998.
The mean family size has changed if it has either increased or decreased during the period since 1998. This is an example of a two tailed test.
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A Two-Tailed Test cont.
Let μ be the current mean family size for all families. The two possible decisions are H0 : μ = 3.18 (The mean family size has not
changed) H1 : μ ≠ 3.18 (The mean family size has
changed)
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A Two-Tailed Test cont.
Whether a test is two – tailed or one – tailed is determined by the sign in the alternative hypothesis.
If the alternative hypothesis has a not equal to (≠) sign, it is a two – tailed test.
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Figure 9.2 A two-tailed test.
Nonrejection regionC1 C2
These two values are called the critical
values
μ = 3.18
This shaded area is α / 2
This shaded area is α / 2
xRejection region
Rejection region
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A Left-Tailed Test
A soft-drink company claims that the cans, on average, contain 12 ounces of soda. However, if these cans contain less than the claimed amount of soda, then the company can be accused of cheating. Suppose a consumer agency wants to test whether the mean amount of soda per can is less than 12 ounces.
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A Left-Tailed Test cont.
Let μ be the mean amount of soda in all cans. The two possible decisions are H0 : μ = 12 ounces (The mean is not less
than 12 ounces)
H1 : μ < 12 ounces (The mean is less than 12 ounces)
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A Left-Tailed Test cont.
When the alternative hypothesis has a less than (<) sign, the test is always left – tailed.
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Figure 9.3 A left-tailed test.
Rejection region
μ = 12
CNonrejection region
Critical value
Shaded area is α
x
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A Right-Tailed Test
According to a 1999 study by the American Federation of Teachers, the mean starting salary of school teachers in the U.S. was $25,735 during 1997 – 98. Suppose we want to test whether the current mean starting salary of all school teachers in the United States is higher than $25,735.
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A Right-Tailed Test cont.
Let μ be the current mean starting salary of school teachers in the United States. The two possible decisions are H0 : μ = $25,735 (The current mean starting
salary is not higher than $25,735)
H1 : μ > $25,735 (The current mean starting salary is higher
than $25,735)
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A Right-Tailed Test cont.
When the alternative hypothesis has a greater than (>) sign, the test is always right – tailed.
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Figure 9.4 A right-tailed test.
Rejection region Nonrejection region
μ = $25,735
C
Critical value
x
Shaded area is α
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Table 9.3
Two-Tailed Test
Left-Tailed Test
Right-Tailed Test
Sign in the null hypothesis H0
= = or ≥ = or ≤
Sign in the alternative hypothesis H1
≠ < >
Rejection region
In both tails In the left
tailIn the right
tail
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HYPOTHESIS TESTS ABOUT μ FOR LARGE SAMPLES USING THE p - VALUE APPROACH
Definition The p – value is the smallest
significance level at which the null hypothesis is rejected.
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Figure 9.5 The p – value for a right-tailed test.
μ
Value of x observed from the sample
p - value
xx
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Figure 9.6 The p – value for a two-tailed test.
Value of x observed from the sample
μ
The sum of these two areas gives the p -
Value
xx
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Calculating the z Value for x
For a large sample, the value of z for x for a test of hypothesis about μ is computed as follows:
where
known not is if
known is if
x
x
s
xz
xz
nssn xx / and /
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Calculating the z Value for x cont.
The value of z calculated for x using the formula is also called the observed value of z.
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Steps to Perform a Test of Hypothesis Using the p – Value Approach
1. State the null and alternative hypotheses.
2. Select the distribution to use.3. Calculate the p – value.4. Make a decision.
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Example 9-1 The management of Priority Health Club
claims that its members lose an average of 10 pounds or more within the first month after joining the club. A consumer agency that wanted to check this claim took a random sample of 36 members of this health club and found that they lost an average of 9.2 pounds within the first month of membership with a standard deviation of 2.4 pounds. Find the p – value for this test. What will you decision be if α = .01? What if α = .05?
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Solution 9-1
H0: μ ≥ 10 (The mean weight lost is 10 pounds or more)
H1: μ < 10 (The mean weight lost is less than 10)
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Solution 9-1
The sample size is large (n > 30) Therefore, we use the normal
distribution to make the test and to calculate the p – value.
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Solution 9-1
p – value = .0228
00.240.
102.9
40.36
4.2
x
x
s
xz
n
ss
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Figure 9.7 The p – value for a left-tailed test.
-2.00 0
= 9.2 μ = 10
z
x
p = .0228
x
z value for x = 9.2
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Solution 9-1
The p – value is .0228 α = .01
It is less than the p – value Therefore, we do not reject the null
hypothesis α = .05
It is greater than the p – value Therefore, we reject the null hypothesis.
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Example 9-2
At Canon Food Corporation, it took an average of 50 minutes for new workers to learn a food processing job. Recently the company installed a new food processing machine. The supervisor at the company wants to find if the mean time taken by new workers to learn the food processing procedure on this new machine is different from 50 minutes.
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Example 9-2 A sample of 40 workers showed that it
took, on average, 47 minutes for them to learn the food processing procedure on the new machine with a standard deviation of 7 minutes. Find the p – value for the test that the mean learning time for the food processing procedure on the new machine is different from 50 minutes. What will your conclusion be if α = .01.
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Solution 9-2
H0: μ = 50 minutes H1: μ ≠ 50 minutes
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Solution 9-2
Hence, the area to the left of z = -2.71 is .5 - .4966 = .0034.
Consequently, the p – value is 2(.0034) = .0068
71.210679718.1
5047
minutes 10679718.140
7
x
x
s
xz
n
ss
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Figure 9.8 The p – value for a two-tailed test.
-2.71 0
= 47 μ = 50
z
x
.0034
x
z value for x = 47
.0034
The sum of these two areas gives the p - value
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Solution 9-2
Because α = .01 is greater than the p – value of .0068, we reject the null hypothesis.
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HYPOTHESIS TESTS ABOUT A POPULATION MEAN: LARGE SAMPLES
Test Statistic In tests of hypotheses about μ for large
samples, the random variable
where is called the test statistic. The test
statistic can be defined as a rule or criterion that is used to make the decision whether or not to reject the null hypothesis.
or xx s
xz
xz
nssn xx / and /
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HYPOTHESIS TESTS ABOUT A POPULATION MEAN: LARGE SAMPLES cont.
1. State the null and alternative hypotheses.
2. Select the distribution to use.3. Determine the rejection and nonrejection
regions.4. Calculate the value of the test statistic.5. Make a decision.
Steps to Perform a Test of Hypothesis with Predetermined α
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Example 9-3 The TIV Telephone Company provides
long-distance telephone service in an area. According to the company’s records, the average length of all long-distance calls placed through this company in 1999 was 12.44 minutes. The company’s management wanted to check if the mean length of the current long-distance calls is different from 12.44 minutes.
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Example 9-3
A sample of 150 such calls placed through this company produced a mean length of 13.71 minutes with a standard deviation of 2.65 minutes. Using the 5% significance level, can you conclude that the mean length of all current long-distance calls is different from 12.44 minutes?
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Solution 9-3
H0 : μ = 12.44 The mean length of all current long-
distance calls is 12.44 minutes H1 : μ ≠ 12.44
The mean length of all current long-distance calls is different from 12.44 minutes
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Solution 9-3
α = .05 The ≠ sign in the alternative
hypothesis indicates that the test is two-tailed
Area in each tail = α / 2= .05 / 2 = .025 The z values for the two critical points
are -1.96 and 1.96
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Figure 9.9
-1.96 0 1.96
μ = 12.44
z
x
α /2 = .025
Two critical values of z
α /2 = .025
.4750 .4750
Do not reject H0Reject H0 Reject H0
Look for this area in the normal distribution table to find the critical values of z
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Calculating the Value of the Test Statistic
For a large sample, the value of the test statistic z for x for a test of hypothesis about μ is computed as follows:
where This value of z for x is also called the
observed value of z.
known is if
x
xz
knownnot is if
xs
xz
nssn xx / and /
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Solution 9-3
87.5.21637159
44.1271.13
.21637159150
65.2
x
x
s
xz
n
ss
From H0
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Solution 9-3
The value of z = 5.87 It is greater than the critical value It falls in the rejection region
Hence, we reject H0
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Example 9-4
According to a salary survey by National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average salary offered to computer science majors who graduated in May 2002 was $50,352 (Journal of Accountancy, September 2002). Suppose this result is true for all computer science majors who graduated in May 2002.
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Example 9-4
A random sample of 200 computer science majors who graduated this year showed that they were offered a mean salary of $51,750 with a standard deviation of $5240. Using the 1% significance level, can you conclude that the mean salary of this year’s computer science graduates is higher than $50,352?
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Solution 9-4
H0: μ = $50,352 The mean salary offered to this year’s
computer science graduates is $50,352 H1: μ > $50,352
The mean salary offered to this year’s computer science graduates is higher than $50,352
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Solution 9-4
α = .01 The > sign in the alternative
hypothesis indicates that the test is right-tailed
Area in the right tail = α = .01 The critical value of z is
approximately 2.33
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Figure 9.10
0 2.33
μ = $50,352
z
x
Critical value of z
α = .01
.4900
Do not reject H0 Reject H0
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Solution 9-4
77.33370.523953
352,50750,51
33$370.52395200
5240
x
x
s
xz
n
ss
From H0
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Solution 9-4
The value of the test statistic z = 3.77 It is larger than the critical value of z =
2.33 it falls in the rejection region
Consequently, we reject H0
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Example 9-5
The mayor of a large city claims that the average net worth of families living in this city is at least $300,000. A random sample of 100 families selected from this city produced a mean net worth of $288,000 with a standard deviation of $80,000. Using the 2.5% significance level, can you conclude that the mayor’s claim is false?
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Solution 9-5
H0: μ ≥ $300,000 The mayor's claim is true. The mean net
worth is at least $300,000 H1: μ < $300,000
The mayor’s claim is false. The mean net worth is less than $300,000
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Solution 9-5
α = .025 The < sign in the alternative
hypothesis indicates that the test is left-tailed
The critical value of z is -1.96
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Figure 9.11
-1.96 0
μ = $300,000
z
x
Critical value of z
α = .025
.4750
Do not reject H0Reject H0
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Solution 9-5
50.18000
000,300000,288
$8000100
000,80
x
x
s
xz
n
ss
From H0
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Solution 9-5
The value of the test statistic z = -1.50 It is greater than the critical value It falls in the nonrejection region
As a result, we fail to reject H0
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HYPOTHESIS TEST ABOUT A POPULATION MEAN: SMALL SAMPLES
Conditions Under Which the t Distribution Is Used to Make Tests of Hypothesis About μ
The t distribution is used to conduct a test of hypothesis about μ if1. The sample size is small (n < 30)
2. The population from which the sample is drawn is (approximately) normally distributed.
3. The population standard deviation σ is unknown.
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HYPOTHESIS TEST ABOUT A POPULATION MEAN: SMALL SAMPLES cont.
Test Statistic The value of the test statistic t for
the sample mean x is computed as
The value of t calculated for x by using this formula is also called the observed value of t.
n
ss
s
xt x
x
where
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Example 9-6 A psychologist claims that the mean age at which
children start walking is 12.5 months. Carol wanted to check if this claim is true. She took a random sample of 18 children and found that the mean age at which these children started walking was 12.9 months with a standard deviation of .80 month. Using the 1% significance level, can you conclude that the mean age at which all children start walking is different from 12.5 months? Assume that the ages at which all children start walking have an approximately normal distribution.
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Solution 9-6
H0: μ = 12.5 (The mean walking age is 12.5
months) H1: μ ≠ 12.5
(The mean walking age is different from 12.5 months)
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Solution 9-6
The sample size is small The population is approximately
normally distributed The population standard deviation is
not known Hence, we use the t distribution to
make the test
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Solution 9-6
α = .01. The ≠ sign in the alternative hypothesis
indicates that the test is two-tailed. Area in each tail = α / 2 = .01 / 2 = .005 df = n – 1 = 18 – 1 = 17 Critical values of t are -2.898 and 2.898
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Figure 9.12
-2.898 0 2.898 t
α/2 = .005 α/2 = .005
Do not reject H0Reject H0
Reject H0
Two critical values of t
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Solution 9-6
121.218856181.
5.129.12
18856181.18
8.
x
x
s
xt
n
ss
From H0
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Solution 9-6
The value of the test statistic t = 2.121 It falls between the two critical points It is in the nonrejection region.
Consequently, we fail to reject H0.
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Example 9-7 Grand Auto Corporation produces auto
batteries. The company claims that its top-of-the-line Never Die batteries are good, on average, for at least 65 months. A consumer protection agency tested 15 such batteries to check this claim. It found the mean life of these 15 batteries to be 63 months with a standard deviation of 2 months. At the 5% significance level, can you conclude that the claim of this company is true? Assume that the life of such a battery has an approximately normal distribution.
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Solution 9-7
H0: μ ≥ 65 The mean life is at least 65 months
H1: μ < 65 The mean life is less than 65 months
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Solution 9-7
α = .05. The < sign in the alternative
hypothesis indicates that the test is left-tailed.
Area in the left tail = α = .05 df = n – 1 = 15 – 1 = 14 The critical value of t is -1.761.
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Figure 9.13
α = .05
Do not reject H0Reject H0
Critical value of t
t -1.761 0
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Solution 9-7
873.351639778.
6563
51639778.15
2
x
x
s
xt
n
ss
From H0
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Solution 9-7
The value of the test statistic t = -3.873 It is less than the critical value of t It falls in the rejection region
Therefore, we reject H0
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Example 9-8 The management at Massachusetts Savings
Bank is always concerned about the quality of service provided to its customers. With the old computer system, a teller at this bank could serve, on average, 22 customers per hour. The management noticed that with this service rate, the waiting time for customers was too long. Recently the management of the bank installed a new computer system in the bank, expecting that it would increase the service rate and consequently make the customers happier by reducing the waiting time.
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Example 9-8 To check if the new computer system is more
efficient than the old system, the management of the bank took a random sample of 18 hours and found that during these hours the mean number of customers served by tellers was 28 per hour with a standard deviation of 2.5. Testing at the 1% significance level, would you conclude that the new computer system is more efficient than the old computer system? Assume that the number of customers served per hour by a teller on this computer system has an approximately normal distribution.
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Solution 9-8
H0: μ = 22 The new computer system is not more
efficient H1: μ > 22
The new computer system is more efficient
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Solution 9-8
The sample size is small The population is approximately
normally distributed The population standard deviation is
not known Hence, we use the t distribution to
make the test
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Solution 9-8
α = .01 The > sign in the alternative
hypothesis indicates that the test is right-tailed
Area in the right tail = α = .01 df = n – 1 = 18 – 1 = 17 The critical value of t is 2.567
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Figure 9.14
α = .01
Do not reject H0 Reject H0
Critical value of tt 0 2.567
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Solution 9-8
182.1058925565.
2228
58925565.18
5.2
x
x
s
xt
n
ss
From H0
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Solution 9-8
The value of the test statistic t = 10.182 It is greater than the critical value of t It falls in the rejection region
Consequently, we reject H0
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HYPOTHESIS TESTS ABOUT A POPULATION PROPORTION: LARGE SAMPLES
Test Statistic The value of the test statistic z for
the sample proportion, , is computes as
p̂
n
pqppz p
p
ˆˆ
whereˆ
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Test Statistic cont.
The value of p used in this formula is the one used in the null hypothesis. The value of q is equal to 1 – p.
The value of z calculated for using the above formula is also called the observed value of z.
p̂
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Example 9-9 In a poll by the National Center for
Women and Aging at Brandeis University, 51% of the women over 50 said that aging is not as bad as they had expected (USA TODAY, November 19, 2002). Assume that this result holds true for the 2002 population of all women aged 50 and over. In a recent random sample of 400 women aged 50 and over, 54% said that aging is not as bad as they had expected.
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Example 9-9
Using the 1% significance level, can you conclude that the current percentage of women aged 50 and over who think that aging is not as bad as they had expected is different from that for 2002?
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Solution 9-9
H0: p = .51 The current percentage is not different
from that of 2002 H1: p ≠ .51
The current percentage is different from that of 2002
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Solution 9-9 n = 400, and = .54 α = .01 np = 400(.51) = 204 nq = 400(.49) = 196 Both np and nq are greater than 5 The sample size is large Consequently, we use the normal
distribution to make a test about p The critical values of z are -2.58 and 2.58
p̂
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Figure 9.15
-2.58 0 2.58
p = .51
z
α /2 = .005
Two critical values of z
α /2 = .005
.4950 .4950
Do not reject H0Reject H0 Reject H0
Look for this area in the normal distribution table to find the critical values of z
p̂
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Solution 9-9
20.102499500.
51.54.ˆ
02499500.400
)49)(.51(.
ˆ
ˆ
p
p
ppz
n
pq
From H0
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Solution 9-9
The value of the test statistic z = 1.20 for lies in the nonrejection region
Consequently, we fail to reject H0
p̂
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Example 9-10
When working properly, a machine that is used to make chips for calculators does not produce more than 4% defective chips. Whenever the machine produces more than 4% defective chips, it needs an adjustment. To check if the machine is working properly, the quality control department at the company often takes samples of chips and inspects them to determine if they are good or defective.
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Example 9-10
One such random sample of 200 chips taken recently from the production line contained 14 defective chips. Test at the 5% significance level whether or not the machine needs an adjustment.
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Solution 9-10
H0: p ≤ .04 The machine does not need an
adjustment H1: p > .04
The machine needs an adjustment
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Solution 9-10
n = 200, and np = 200(.04) = 8 nq = 200(.96) = 192 α = .05 Area in the right tail = α = .05 The critical value of z is 1.65
07.200
14ˆ p
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Figure 9.16
0 1.65
p = .04
z
Critical value of z
α = .05
.4500
Do not reject H0 Reject H0
p̂
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Solution 9-10
17.201385641.
04.07.ˆ
01385641.200
)96)(.04(.
ˆ
ˆ
p
p
ppz
n
pq
From H0
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Solution 9-10
The value of the test statistic z = 2.17 It is greater than the critical value of z It falls in the rejection region
Therefore, we reject H0
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Example 9-11 Direct Mailing Company sells computers and
computer parts by mail. The company claims that at least 90% of all orders are mailed within 72 hours after they are received. The quality control department at the company often takes samples to check if this claim is valid. A recently taken sample of 150 orders showed that 129 of them were mailed within 72 hours. Do you think the company’s claim is true? Use a 2.5% significance level.
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Solution 9-11
H0: p ≥ .90 The company’s claim is true
H1: p < .90 The company’s claim is false
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Solution 9-11 α = .025. np = 150(.90) = 135 nq = 150(.10) = 15 Both np and nq are greater than 5 The sample size is large Consequently, we use the normal
distribution to make the hypothesis test about p
The critical value of z is -1.96
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Figure 9.17
-1.96 0
p = .90
z
Critical value of z
α = .025
.4750
Do not reject H0Reject H0
p̂
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Solution 9-11
63.102449490.
90.86.ˆ
02449490.150
)10)(.90(.
ˆ
ˆ
p
p
ppz
n
pq
From H0
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Solution 9-11
The value of the test statistic z = -1.63 It is greater than the critical value of z It falls in the nonrejection region
Therefore, we fail to reject H0