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Hypothesis Testing

/haɪˌpɒθəsɪs ˈtɛstɪŋ/noun
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Hypothesis testing is a core statistical method used to evaluate assumptions about a population by analyzing sample data, helping to determine if observed effects are due to chance or real factors. It typically involves stating a null hypothesis and an alternative, then using calculations like p-values to decide whether to reject the null, making it indispensable in fields like medicine for drawing reliable conclusions from uncertain data.

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