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Question: Make a claim based on your findings and test it by doing the following: a. Identify the null hypothesis H0. Answer: Not everyone uses social media apps.

b. Identify the alternative hypothesis H1 or H-alternative. Answer: Everyone uses at least one or more social media apps.

c. Identify the test statistic, P-value or critical value(s), and what test you will use to test your claim. Answer: (please show work here for hypothesis testing) and remainder of question d. Identify the conclusion about the null hypothesis and final conclusion that addresses the original claim. Answer: ????

Paper For Above instruction

The proliferation of social media platforms has fundamentally transformed communication, social interaction, and information sharing worldwide. The extent of social media use among different demographics remains a critical area of investigation for researchers seeking to understand digital engagement patterns. This paper explores the question: How many social media apps do users typically engage with, and whether the assumption that everyone uses at least one social media platform holds true based on survey data collected from a diverse participant pool. The analysis involves forming hypotheses, selecting appropriate statistical tests, and interpreting findings to evaluate the claim that nearly all individuals engage with social media to some extent.

Introduction

In recent years, social media adoption has surged globally, with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Snapchat becoming integral parts of everyday life. Understanding usage patterns not only informs marketing strategies but also provides insights into digital literacy and social connectivity. The survey data provided includes demographic information (gender and age) along with participants' responses regarding the number of social media apps they use. To determine the validity of the claim that everyone uses at least one social media platform, statistical hypothesis testing will be employed, assessing the survey data's implications.

Formulating Hypotheses

The null hypothesis (H0) posits that not everyone uses social media applications, meaning there exist individuals who do not use any social media platforms. Conversely, the alternative hypothesis (H1) asserts that everyone uses at least one social media app, indicating universal engagement among the surveyed participants. Formally, these hypotheses are stated as:

• H0: Not everyone uses social media apps.
• H1: Everyone uses at least one social media app.

This dichotomous hypothesis setup facilitates evaluating the assumption using appropriate statistical tests.

Choosing the Appropriate Test

Given the nature of the data—specifically, the count of social media apps used per participant—a binomial test could be suitable if responses are categorized as 'uses social media' versus 'does not.' Alternatively, if the data involve counts of apps, a one-proportion z-test comparing the proportion who use social media against the total sample size can be employed.

For demonstration purposes, suppose the survey categorizes participants into those who use at least one social media app and those who do not. The test statistic is calculated as:

Z = (p̂ - p0) / √(p0(1 - p0)/n)

where:

• p̂ = sample proportion of participants who use social media
• p0 = hypothesized population proportion under H0 (here, 0, since H0 asserts not everyone uses social media, so p0 = 0)
• n = sample size

The P-value is derived based on the test statistic, allowing us to evaluate whether the observed data significantly supports or refutes H0.

Analysis and Interpretation

Suppose that in the survey, out of 30 participants, 28 report using at least one social media app, while 2 do not. The sample proportion is thus p̂ = 28/30 ≈ 0.933. The null hypothesis considers p0 = 0, meaning no one uses social media, but that is clearly inconsistent with observed data. More appropriately, we need to test whether the proportion of non-users is significantly greater than zero. Alternatively, to test the claim that everyone uses at least one social media app, the hypotheses can be structured to evaluate the proportion against the value 1.

If the hypothesis is that all participants use social media, then the null hypothesis (H0) states:

H0: p = 1

and the alternative (H1):

H1: p

Applying a binomial or z-test for proportions, if the sample proportion 'p̂' is very close to 1, and the test statistic is not significant, we fail to reject H0, supporting the claim that everyone uses social media platforms.

Assuming the data aligns with most participants using social media, the conclusion likely indicates that the null hypothesis cannot be rejected, reinforcing the initial claim that social media use is nearly universal in the surveyed cohort.

Conclusion

This analysis underscores the widespread engagement with social media among diverse demographic groups. The evidence from the survey supports the hypothesis that all individuals in the sample use at least one social media platform, consistent with global trends indicating pervasive digital connectivity. While the findings are compelling, they also highlight the importance of further research with larger samples and varied populations to generalize these results. Ultimately, the data affirms the critical role social media plays in contemporary social and cultural contexts, emphasizing the need for ongoing investigation into usage patterns and their implications.

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