Ducks and Green -- An Introduction to the Ideas of Hypothesis Testing.

Authors: 
Seierr, E. & Robe, C.
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
24(3)
Pages: 
82-86
Year: 
2002
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

Testing statistical hypotheses introduces new vocabulary, concepts and a way of thinking that some students might initially find difficult. We provide a simple case that can be used in class as a gentle introduction to the ideas and procedures of hypothesis testing.

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