6. Reflection Journal:Hypotheses, Error, and P-Values

Prompt	Response
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Please answer the following questions below about hypotheses, error, and alpha. Every question is worth 2 points (total points = 14).

Prompt	Response
HYPOTHESES
Research question: Do students who study the course material using the Cornell notetaking method score higher on their math exam?	The null hypothesis is: The alternative hypothesis is:
Research question: Do students who ask more questions during class have higher STAAR scores at the end of the academic year?	The null hypothesis is: The alternative hypothesis is:
ERROR
Susie rejected the null hypothesis when it was actually true. Did Susie commit Type I or Type II error?
Colby accepted the null hypothesis when it was actually false. Did Colby commit Type I or Type II error?
P-VALUES (assume the alpha level is set at 0.05)
Molly conducted a research study and found a p-value greater than .05 (also written as p > .05). Are her results statistically significant? Yes or no?
Cookie conducted a research study and found a p-value greater than .10. (p > .10). Are her results statistically significant? Yes or no?
Drake conducted a research study and found a p-value less than .04. Are his results statistically significant? Yes or no?