Topic 5: Statistical Inference

Lesson 5.3: The Language Of Hypothesis Testing — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 5.3: the language of hypothesis testing with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the null hypothesis in a hypothesis test?

Question 2

In hypothesis testing, which of the following accurately describes the null hypothesis?

Question 3

In the context of hypothesis testing, what is the significance level ($\alpha$)?

Question 4

How do you distinguish between a one-tail and a two-tail hypothesis test?

Question 5

If the p-value in a hypothesis test is 0.03, which of the following conclusions is correct if the significance level $\alpha$ is set at 0.05?