Solution Found!

Using the Wrong Distribution When testing a claim about a population mean with a simple

Chapter 8, Problem 34

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Using the Wrong Distribution When testing a claim about a population mean with a simple random sample selected from a normally distributed population with unknown , the Student t distribution should be used for finding critical values and/or a Pvalue. If the standard normal distribution is incorrectly used instead, does that mistake make you more or less likely to reject the null hypothesis, or does it not make a difference? Explain.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Using the Wrong Distribution When testing a claim about a population mean with a simple random sample selected from a normally distributed population with unknown , the Student t distribution should be used for finding critical values and/or a Pvalue. If the standard normal distribution is incorrectly used instead, does that mistake make you more or less likely to reject the null hypothesis, or does it not make a difference? Explain.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2

Given that,

When testing a claim about a population mean with a simple random sample selected from a normally distributed population with unknown , the Student t Distribution should be used for finding critical values and/or a T-value.

If the standard normal distribution is incorrectly used instead, does that mistake make you more or less likely to reject the null hypothesis, or does it not make a difference?

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back