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Understanding observed and critical values is crucial in statistical analysis for hypothesis testing. Observed values are actual measurements from a study, used to test hypotheses with statistical tests like the t-test and chi-squared test. Critical values, derived from probability distributions, serve as benchmarks to assess statistical significance and help researchers decide whether to accept or reject hypotheses based on the comparison of observed to critical values.
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Observed values are the actual measurements or outcomes obtained from a study, used in statistical analysis to test hypotheses
Types of Tests
Statistical tests such as the chi-squared test, t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient test are used to calculate observed values
Calculation of Observed Values
Each statistical test calculates an observed value that reflects the strength or magnitude of the relationship or difference being investigated
Observed values are compared to critical values to determine if the results are statistically significant
Critical values are benchmarks used to determine the significance of observed values in statistical analysis
Significance Level
The chosen significance level (alpha) influences the critical value, with a commonly used level of 0.05 indicating a 5% risk of Type I error
One-tailed vs. Two-tailed Tests
The type of test being conducted (one-tailed or two-tailed) also affects the critical value
The criteria for determining statistical significance vary among different tests, with each test having its own specific criteria
Critical values tables provide benchmarks for comparing observed values and determining statistical significance
Critical values tables are essential for researchers to determine the significance of their observed values
Degrees of Freedom
The degrees of freedom (df) or sample size (N) used in the statistical test affect the critical values listed in the table
Type of Test and Significance Level
Researchers must select the correct table for their test and choose the appropriate significance level to find the critical value for comparison with their observed value
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Hypothesis in research
Proposed explanation predicting specific relationships/effects to be tested.
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Statistical tests for hypothesis testing
Chi-squared, t-test, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon signed-rank, Spearman's rank correlation.
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Interpreting 't' and 'r' values
't' compares means of two groups; 'r' measures strength/direction of rank association.
