Problema Solution

based on the information given for the following studiesdecide whether to reject the null hypothesis. For each, give (a)the Z-score cut-off(or cut-offs) on the comparison distribution at which the null hypothesis should be rejected, (b)the Z score on the comparison distribution for the sample score, and (c)your conclusion. Assume that all the populationsare normally distributed.

study

A-D population mean=5(for all)

standard deviation=1(for all)

sample score=7(for all)

p=for study A & B= .05

p= for study C&D = .01

tails of test study a=1(high predicted)

study b=2

study c=1 (high predicted)

study d=2

Answer provided by our tutors

We would take the sample score minus the mean and divide the sum with the standard deviation.

Study A  (7 - 5) /1 = 2  We (reject/accept) the null hypothesis because the cut off z score is 1.64

Study B  (7 - 5)/1 = 2  We (reject/accept) the null hypothesis because the cut off z score is 1.96

Study C (7 - 5)/1 = 2  This ? because the z score cut off is 2.33

Study D (7 - 5)/1 = 2  This study is ? because the z score cut off is 2.58