In: Math
Hypotheses can be written as questions, statements and equality/inequalities. To be truly proficient, you must be able to interpret a hypothesis, regardless of how it is expressed.
Hypothesis: |
Explain in words. |
Directional or Non-directional? |
Null or Alternative? |
Example: |
μ0 = μ1 |
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μ0 < μ1 |
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μ0 > μ1 |
Hypothesis | Explain In Words | Directional or Non Directional | Null or Alternative | Example |
= | The average of population 0 is equal to the Average of Population 1 | Non Directional | Null | The mean SAT scores of students of Class X in College A is equal to the mean SAT scores of students of Class X in College B. |
< | The average of population 0 is lesser than the Average of Population 1 |
Directional Directional |
Alternative | The mean SAT scores of students of Class X in College A is lesser than the mean SAT scores of students of Class X in College B. |
> | The average of population 0 is greater than the Average of Population 1 | Alternative | The mean SAT scores of students of Class X in College A is greater than the mean SAT scores of students of Class X in College B. |