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Introductional Data Analysis Unit 9 : Hypothesis testing: the one sample t-test

Description

This unit builds on unit 8 and introduces the role of hypothesis testing when using sample data to infer things about the population. The calculation and interpretation of a simple one sample t-test is explained.

Objectives

• To be familiar with the role of hypothesis testing in data analysis
• To be able to carry out and interpret a simple t-test to assess the claim that a population mean is at, above or below a specified value.
• To understand and apply the concept of significance level

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