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Example 1:
A study is run to evaluate the effectiveness of an
exercise program in reducing systolic blood pressure in
patients with pre-hypertension (defined as a systolic
blood pressure between 120-139mmHg or a diastolic
blood pressure between 80-90 mmHg). A total of 15
patients with pre-hypertension enroll in the study , and
their systolic blood pressures are measured. Each
patient then participates in an exrcise training program
where they learn proper techniques and execution of a
series of a exercises. Patients are instructed do the
exercise program 3 times per week for 6 weeks. After 6
weeks, systolic blood pressures again measured.
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Example 2:
It is claimed that a college senior can increase
his score in the major field area of the
graduate record examination by atleast 50
points if he is provided with sample problems
in advance. To test this claim, 20 college
senior are divided 10 pairs such that each
matched pair has almost the same overall
quality point average for their first 3 years in
college sample problems and answers
provided at random to one member of each
pair 1 week prior to the examination. The
8 following examination scores were recorded:
BIG concept
We may reject HO in
favor of H1 if the
statisticsl test value (W)
is less than or equal the
critical value.
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