3.4 Research Project Testing the Hypothesis Hypothesis testing is the formal process used to accept or reject statistical hypotheses. Two types of statistical hypotheses exist: The null hypothesis annotated by Ho assumes sample observations are the result of purely random chance. The alternative hypothesis annotated by Ha or H1 states that sample observations are the result of and are influenced by a non-random cause. Review the following videos linked here to gain a deeper understanding of hypotheses testing: https://youtu.be/-FtlH4svqx4 (Khan Academy (n.d.). Hypothesis Testing and P-values) https://youtu.be/HmMjS88eSVE (Perdiscotv.com (2010). Introductory Statistics – Chapter 8: Hypothesis Testing)
Instructions In this assignment, you will continue to build upon the work completed in the Week 1 and 2 research assignments. You have developed a problem statement, a research question, and a hypothesis for your selected case. You have also selected the statistical tool to test your hypothesis. Now it is time to test your hypothesis. You will interpret the results from your statistical analysis and decide if the results support or reject your hypothesis. This submission is of critical importance in the research project process. Your professor will provide detailed feedback and recommendations for corrections. You will use this feedback before submitting your final research project. In this assignment you will: Test your hypothesis with the results of your statistical analysis. Support your acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis with a detailed explanation. Submit your research document as a draft with an abstract, introduction, problem statement, research question, hypothesis, and results from your statistical tests. (Note: Items 1 & 2 should be included in this draft.)