Statistics - Non-parametric method Sign Test exercise.
Not what you're looking for?
Using the non-parametric method - Sign Test to complete the following.
Are stock splits beneficial to stockholders? SNL Securities studied stock splits in the banking industry over an 18-month period and found that stock splits tended to increase the value of an individual?s stock holding. Assume that of a sample of 20 recent stock splits, 14 led to an increase in value, four led to a decrease in value, and two resulted in no change. Suppose a sign test is to be used to determine whether stock splits continue to be beneficial for holders of bank stocks.
1) What are the null and alternative hypotheses?
2) With alpha = .05, what is the rejection rule?
3) What is your conclusion?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The solution discusses non-parametric method sign tests exercise.
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Know Your Statistical Concepts
Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that presents you with a statistical concept and then 4 numbered statements. You must decide which (if any) of the numbered statements is/are true as they relate to the statistical concept.
Terms and Definitions for Statistics
This quiz covers basic terms and definitions of statistics.
Measures of Central Tendency
This quiz evaluates the students understanding of the measures of central tendency seen in statistics. This quiz is specifically designed to incorporate the measures of central tendency as they relate to psychological research.
Measures of Central Tendency
Tests knowledge of the three main measures of central tendency, including some simple calculation questions.