Hypothesis Basics

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  1. Question 1

    Hypothesis testing is a method used to:

    • ACollect questionnaires from a population
    • BStore research records safely
    • CMake decisions using data
    • DDraw conclusions without data
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    Answer: C

    Hypothesis testing uses data to make decisions about assumptions.

  2. Question 2

    Hypothesis testing checks whether an assumption is:

    • ATrue or false
    • BEasy or difficult
    • CLarge or small
    • DOld or new
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    Answer: A

    It checks whether an assumption is true or false.

  3. Question 3

    Hypothesis testing supports decisions based on:

    • AIntuition
    • BTradition
    • CPersonal opinion
    • DEvidence
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    Answer: D

    Decisions are based on evidence collected from data.

  4. Question 4

    Hypothesis testing reduces:

    • AThe sample size
    • BGuesswork
    • CThe number of variables
    • DThe time spent printing
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    Answer: B

    It reduces guesswork by supporting evidence-based decisions.

  5. Question 5

    A clear process in hypothesis testing helps to:

    • AStore assumptions
    • BAccept or reject assumptions
    • CCreate new datasets
    • DRemove sample values
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    Answer: B

    The process helps accept or reject assumptions.

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