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7.1 The Concept Beh<strong>in</strong>d Hypothesis Test<strong>in</strong>g<br />

1. The null hypothesis is assumed to be true and is usually based on what has been observed<br />

be<strong>for</strong>e. The alternative hypothesis is what we would like to test, which is someth<strong>in</strong>g that<br />

would challenge past observations or assumptions about a population.<br />

2. We assume it is true because it is based on past observations or research. For example, if<br />

the Census Bureau f<strong>in</strong>ds that 35% of Americans enjoy hypothesis test<strong>in</strong>g, then this is<br />

typically based on some fairly extensive research. If a researcher believes this rate is<br />

greater <strong>in</strong> his community, then he can test his alternative hypothesis.<br />

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<strong>Statistics</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Decision</strong>-<strong>Mak<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess © Milos Podmanik Page 244

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