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This assignment involves multiple statistical hypothesis testing problems, focusing on rejection regions, significance levels, probabilities, and sample distribution properties. The questions explore calculations of test statistics, critical values, error probabilities, and Bayesian updating in various contexts involving normal distributions, proportions, and binary classification scenarios. The tasks involve both theoretical derivations and practical probability computations based on sample data and distribution assumptions.

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Hypothesis testing is a fundamental aspect of statistical inference, allowing researchers to make decisions about populations based on sample data. The construction of rejection regions, determination of significance levels, and understanding of type I and II errors are core components in designing and interpreting such tests. The following discussion addresses specific testing scenarios, probability calculations, and decision-making frameworks, illustrating both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of statistical hypothesis testing.

Rejection Regions and Test Statistics

In hypothesis testing, the rejection region defines the set of sample outcomes that lead to rejecting the null hypothesis (H₀). Determining the appropriate rejection region involves selecting a test statistic and critical value that correspond to the desired significance level (α). For samples drawn from a normal distribution, common test statistics include the z-statistic for known variance or the t-statistic when variance is unknown.

Given a sample size of 12, one can compute the sample mean (\(\bar{x}\)) and sample variance (s²). The test statistic often takes the form:

\[ z = \frac{\bar{x} - \mu_0}{\sigma / \sqrt{n}} \]

where \(\mu_0\) is the hypothesized mean, \(\sigma\) the population standard deviation, and \(n\) the sample size. The rejection region for a two-sided test at significance level α is typically \(\left| z \right| > z_{α/2}\).

Sample Calculation and Critical Values

Part (a) of the problem entails calculating the test statistic and critical value for a sample of 12 observations. Assuming known variance, the sample mean can be calculated, and the Z-test used to compare against critical values. If the sample mean (\(\bar{x}\)) is known from data, the test can be performed accordingly. The critical value \(z_{α/2}\) for \(\alpha = 0.05\) in a two-tailed test is approximately 1.96.

Part (b) involves adjusting the sample size or variance to achieve a lower Type I error probability (\(\alpha

\[ n = \left(\frac{z_{α/2} \sigma}{\delta}\right)^2 \]

where \(\delta\) is the smallest meaningful effect size. Increasing sample size reduces \(\alpha\) for fixed effect size or allows for a smaller significance level at a given sample size, aligning with the aim to make \(\alpha

Normal Distribution and Significance Level

Part (5) explores hypothesis testing with a normal distribution where samples are independently drawn from \(N(\mu, \sigma^2)\). The rejection region is defined in terms of the test statistic \(Z\), and the critical value \(z_{0.05}\) (approximately 1.645 for a one-tailed test) is used to set the significance level. The probability of Type II error (\(\beta\)) is subsequently calculated by integrating the probability over the region where the null hypothesis fails to be rejected when it’s false.

Probability Calculation in Epidemic Contexts

Part (8) involves calculating posterior probabilities given prior infection rates in countries A, B, and C, with tests that return false positives or negatives. The problem illustrates Bayesian updating, where the initial prior probabilities are adjusted based on test results to find the probability that the third sample is positive or negative, conditional on previous results.

For example, given prior infection probabilities \(P(\text{Infected}_A) = 0.00003\), \(P(\text{Infected}_B) = 0.00001\), and \(P(\text{Infected}_C) = 0.000005\), and test accuracy, posterior probabilities are computed using Bayes' theorem. When the first two tests are negative, the probability the third is positive depends on the updated prevalence considering test specificity and sensitivity.

Samples from Distributions and Independence

Part (9) concerns finding parameters for two independent normal samples such that their combined mean or other statistics meet specified criteria. This involves manipulations of the normal distribution parameters \(\mu\) and \(\sigma^2\), exploiting properties of independence and the sum of independent normal variables.

Probabilistic Reasoning in Direction and False Responses

Part (10) presents a problem involving conditional probabilities related to directional questions in a hypothetical scenario with tourists and locals. Knowledge of conditional probability, independence, and false positive/negative situations is used to calculate probabilities that the direction is correct given responses, with Bayesian updating incorporating prior information (e.g., tourists being two-thirds of the population) and test accuracy (e.g., 3/4 chance of correctness).

Conclusion

These problems collectively highlight key aspects of hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, and probabilistic reasoning in practical contexts involving normal distributions, proportions, and decision-making under uncertainty. Properly defining rejection regions, choosing critical values, and understanding error probabilities are crucial to sound statistical inference. When applying these concepts, clear mathematical derivations and careful interpretation of probabilities ensure accurate and meaningful conclusions in scientific and real-world data analysis.

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