Hypothesis Testing - Gender and Blood Pressure
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Are females more likely to develop high blood pressure than males?
For this research question:
Clearly identify the independent and dependent variables you would study.
Determine whether a one-tail or two-tail test is most appropriate and explain why.
Generate a testable null statistical hypothesis and an alternative statistical hypothesis.
Select an alpha level of .05, .01, or .001 and justify your choice.
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Identifies variables, determines tail type, generates testable hypothesis and chooses alpha level for a test of whether females are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure.
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