In: Statistics and Probability
The table below lists the frequency of wins for different post positions through 2018 for the Kentucky Derby. A post position of 1 is the closest to the rail and indicates the shortest distance to run. Derby attendees are concerned the rail position may provide an unfair advantage. Use alpha 0.05 to test the claim the likelihood of winning is the same for each of the different post positions.
Post Position |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
Wins |
19 |
14 |
11 |
15 |
15 |
7 |
8 |
12 |
5 |
11 |
What is the Null and Alternative hypothesis?
What is the CV and/or alpha?
What is the Test Statistic and/or P-Value?
What is the Decision?
What is the Summary?