Introduction To Hypothesis Testing
Null V/S Alternative Hypothesis
| Parameter | Null Hypothesis | Alternative Hypothesis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | A null hypothesis is a statement in which there is no relation between the two variables. | An alternative hypothesis is a statement in which there is some statistical relationship between the two variables. |
| What is it? | Generally, researchers try to reject or disprove it. | Researchers try to accept or prove it. |
| Testing Process | Indirect and Implicit | Direct and Explicit |
| p-value | Null hypothesis is rejected if the p-value is less than the alpha-value; otherwise, it is accepted. | An alternative hypothesis is accepted if the p-value is less than the alpha-value otherwise, it is rejected. |
| Notation | \(H_0\) | \(H_1\) |
| Symbol | Used Equality Symbol (=, ≥, ≤) | Inequality Symbol (≠, <, >) |
