6. Statistical Inference

Tests Proportions — Quiz

Test your understanding of tests proportions with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the alternative hypothesis ($H_1$) in a one-sample proportion test?

Question 2

When conducting a one-sample proportion test, what is the formula for the test statistic (z-score)?

Question 3

A political pollster wants to determine if the proportion of voters who support a new policy is significantly different from 0.50. A random sample of 200 voters is taken, and 110 support the policy. What is the sample proportion ($\hat{p}$)?

Question 4

Which of the following is a key difference between a pooled and unpooled approach in two-sample proportion tests?

Question 5

When interpreting the p-value in a hypothesis test for proportions, if the p-value is greater than the significance level ($\alpha$), what is the appropriate conclusion?