Hypothesis Testing skill check
Hypotheses, p-values, errors and power, one- and two-sample t-tests, paired and proportion tests, effect sizes, assumptions, multiple testing and reporting — on fresh numbers. 12 questions, 30 minutes, 70% to pass.
- Questions
- 12
- Time
- 30 min
- Pass mark
- 70%
- Retake after
- 6 h
Skills covered
Explain the logic of a hypothesis test · Formulate null and alternative hypotheses · Choose a one- or two-sided alternative · Compute a test statistic · Compute and interpret a p-value · Reason about Type I and Type II errors · Run a one-sample t-test · Test a single proportion · Run a two-sample t-test · Run a paired t-test · Compare two proportions · Plan power and sample size · Report and judge effect sizes · Check the assumptions of a test · Control error rates across many tests · Choose an appropriate test · Interpret and communicate a test result
Covers Track 8: Hypothesis Testing. Passing it, together with completing every lesson, earns the track certificate.
How it works
- Questions are drawn from this assessment's own bank, with numbers generated for your attempt.
- Your answers save automatically. Nothing is graded until you submit or the time runs out (the server keeps the time).
- No hints or feedback during the attempt; full worked solutions afterwards.
- You may use a calculator, the lab and your notes. The assessment is not proctored.