Q.16 - The Practice of Statistics for AP

Question

Asked to explain the meaning of “statistically significant at the A  0.05 level,” a

student says, “This means that the probability that the null hypothesis is true is less than 0.05.” Is this explanation correct? Why or why not?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The explanation is incorrect

Step 1: introduction

The null hypothesis is a normal factual hypothesis which recommends that no measurable relationship and importance exists in a bunch of given single noticed variables, between two arrangements of noticed information and estimated peculiarities.

Step 2: explanation

“statistically significant at the A $0.05$ level,” “This means that the probability that the null hypothesis is true is less than $0.05$”

The null hypothesis can either be true or false which is a probability $1$ or $0$.

Hence the statement is incorrect.