Research Methodology

chapter 7

HYPOTHESIS FORMULATION AND TESTING

Objectives:

After completing this chapter, you can understand the following:

• The description of hypothesis: Null and Alternate
• The definitions of various important terms
• The various types of research hypothesis
• The detailed explanation of hypothesis testing
• The description of Z-test
• The description of t-test
• The description of f-test
• The description of types of errors in making a decision
• The definition of ROC graphics

• Is more than 50% of the Indians are under Above Poverty Line (APL) category?
• How can I purchase a new car with a mileage above 20 km per litre?
• How do we confirm that numbers of Tigers are reduced recently in Indian forest?

Such questions are answered by conductive studies ...