Introduction to Statistical Testing

Question 1

Significance

Answer 1

results have not occurred by chance

Question 2

probability

Answer 2

the 5% significance level
the more stringent 1% level

Question 3

critical value

Answer 3

comparison with calculated value to determine significance

Question 4

The Sign Test

Answer 4

Criteria- testing for difference, nominal data, repeated measures

Steps
1. Convert to nominal data
2. Add up pluses and minuses
3. S= Less frequent sign
4. Compare calculated value of S with critical value