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Part 4
Question 4.1
A statistical test is used to determine whether or not an anti smoking campaign carried out
5 years ago has led to a significant reduction in the mean number of smoking related
illnesses. If the probability value of the test statistic is 7%, what is the conclusion for a
test of size:
(i) 10%
(ii) 5%.
Solution 4.1
The hypotheses are:
H0 : The campaign has not led to a reduction in smoking related illnesses.
H1 : The campaign has led to a reduction in smoking related illnesses.
Cant H0 be taken taken as "The campaign has led to a reduction in smoking related illnesses."
Part 4
Question 4.1
A statistical test is used to determine whether or not an anti smoking campaign carried out
5 years ago has led to a significant reduction in the mean number of smoking related
illnesses. If the probability value of the test statistic is 7%, what is the conclusion for a
test of size:
(i) 10%
(ii) 5%.
Solution 4.1
The hypotheses are:
H0 : The campaign has not led to a reduction in smoking related illnesses.
H1 : The campaign has led to a reduction in smoking related illnesses.
Cant H0 be taken taken as "The campaign has led to a reduction in smoking related illnesses."