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Hypothesis Testing
Source: Groombridge B. And Jenkins M (2002) World Atlas of Biodiversity Associates. University of
California Press
1.1 Hypothesis
For Discussion:
What are the differences between Scientific Questions, Research
Objectives, and Hypotheses?
What is a Null Hypothesis?
Data the nature of the data that form the basis of the testing
procedure.
Assumptions the testing procedures are often modified depending on
the assumptions.
Stating the Null and Alternative Hypotheses the Null Hypothesis is
the hypothesis to be tested; and the Alternative Hypothesis is a
statement of what we believe is TRUE if the data rejects the Null
Hypothesis.
1.14 P-Values - A
1.15 P-Values B