Track 8 · Hypothesis Testing · Lesson 14 of 14

Reporting a test responsibly

Write a complete, accurate report of a hypothesis test — question, method, estimate with confidence interval, test result, effect size, assumptions and a conclusion in context — without overclaiming.

30 minIntermediate8 graded exercisesMembers

Most readers of an analysis never see the data or the code; they see one paragraph. That paragraph decides whether a drug is prescribed, a feature shipped or a policy changed. Reporting is where statistical work becomes a decision — and where most misinterpretations are born.

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It has 8 graded exercises with feedback, hints and worked solutions. After it you will be able to:

  • Write a complete report: question, design, method, estimate with CI, test result, effect size, assumptions, conclusion
  • Report exact p-values and lead with the estimate in original units
  • Replace overclaiming phrases (proves, accept H0, no effect, trending) with accurate wording
  • State limitations such as missing data, design and multiplicity