Chapter 8 & 9 Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. result of the standard deviation of a statistic is estimated from the data
  2. 4. measure how far a sample statistic diverges from what we would expect if the null hypothesis were true
  3. 5. statement of "no difference"
  4. 6. helps you determine the significance of your results
  5. 8. gives interval of plausible values for a parameter
  6. 10. an amount that is allowed for in case of miscalculation or change of circumstances
  7. 11. is a point on the test distribution that is compared to the test statistic to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis
  8. 12. the data come from a well designed random sample or randomized experiment
  9. 13. is the incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis ("a false positive")
  10. 14. gives overall success rate of a method for calculating the confidence interval
  11. 16. be sure to check this condition before calculating a confidence interval;
  12. 17. the probability that the test will reject Ho at a chosen significance level when the specified alternative value of the parameter is true
  13. 18. if it states that a parameters larger than the null hypothesis value
  14. 19. if it states that the parameter is different from the null hypothesis value
Down
  1. 1. value of statistic from a sample
  2. 3. if the p-value is smaller than alpha
  3. 6. statistic that provides estimate of the population
  4. 7. the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence for
  5. 9. is incorrectly retaining a false null hypothesis ("a false negative")
  6. 15. the condition that is crucial for doing reference