Example 5: Section 1-2

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Determine whether the results appear to have statistical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes
2.

Determine whether the results appear to have statistical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 2 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes
3.

Determine whether the results appear to have statistical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 30% chance of getting such results with a placebo.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No
4.

Determine whether the results appear to have practical significance significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes
5.

Determine whether the results appear to have practical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 2 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No
6.

Determine whether the results appear to have practical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 30% chance of getting such results with a placebo.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The answer is yes, but since the study does not have statistical significance we do not care if they have practical significance!

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Example 5: Section 1-2

Determine whether the results appear to have statistical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.

Determine whether the results appear to have statistical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 2 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.

Determine whether the results appear to have statistical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 30% chance of getting such results with a placebo.

Determine whether the results appear to have practical significance significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.

Determine whether the results appear to have practical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 2 pounds. It was found that there is about a 1% chance of getting such results with a placebo.

Determine whether the results appear to have practical significance.In a study for a new treatment for a diet drug, the subjects had a mean weight loss of 35 pounds. It was found that there is about a 30% chance of getting such results with a placebo.