Testing the Assumption of Car Model's km/L Performance

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the statistical testing of a car model's fuel efficiency assumption, specifically whether it achieves at least 120 km per liter of gasoline. Participants explore the formulation of null and alternative hypotheses, statistical functions, p-values, and confidence levels related to this assumption.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Mathematical reasoning, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the null hypothesis should be stated as $H_0: \mu_0 = 120$ and the alternative hypothesis as $H_1: \mu_1 \neq 120$.
  • Others argue that the alternative hypothesis should reflect the assumption of "at least," suggesting $H_1: \mu_1 \geq 120$ instead.
  • There is a discussion about the implications of using "at least" in the context of hypothesis testing, indicating a need for a one-sided test.
  • Participants mention the importance of correctly interpreting the wording of the problem statement to determine the appropriate hypotheses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correct formulation of the alternative hypothesis, with competing views on whether it should be $H_1: \mu_1 \neq 120$ or $H_1: \mu_1 \geq 120$.

Contextual Notes

There is uncertainty regarding the correct interpretation of the assumption and its implications for hypothesis testing, particularly in relation to one-sided versus two-sided tests.

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Hey! :giggle:

Some people assume that a specific car model does at least $\mu_0=120$ km with $1$ Lt benzin.

$10$ independent tests give the following results: $$104, \ 96, \ 80, \ 100, \ 108, \ 100, \ 112, \ 120, \ 130, \ 132$$

(a) Give the Null Hypothesis $H_0$ and the alternative Hypothesis $H_1$, for the test of that assumption.

(b) Give the statistic function of that test.

(c) late the p-value of the test.

(d) In what confidence level can the assumption be rejected?
For (a) is the null hypothesis $H_0: \ m_0=120$ and the alternative $H_1: \ \mu_1\neq 120$ ?
 
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mathmari said:
Some people assume that a specific car model does at least $\mu_0=120$ km with $1$ Lt benzin.

(a) Give the Null Hypothesis $H_0$ and the alternative Hypothesis $H_1$, for the test of that assumption.

For (a) is the null hypothesis $H_0: \ m_0=120$ and the alternative $H_1: \ \mu_1\neq 120$ ?
Hey mathmari!

The assumption says "at least". We're not covering that with $\mu_1\ne 120$. 🤔
 
Klaas van Aarsen said:
The assumption says "at least". We're not covering that with $\mu_1\ne 120$. 🤔

So the assumption should be at the alternative hypothesis, or not?

So is it $H_1: \ \mu_1\geq 120$ ? :unsre:
 
mathmari said:
So the assumption should be at the alternative hypothesis, or not?

So is it $H_1: \ \mu_1\geq 120$ ? :unsre:
Yep. (Nod)

Generally, if the problem statement contains a word like "less than", "more", or "at least", then we need an inequality in the alternative hypothesis.
It also means that the test is "one-sided". 🧐
 

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