QNT 351 WEEK 4 DQ'S 1 and 2

1- What are the five steps in the hypothesis testing procedure? Are the steps followed in sequence? Explain why or why not. How does the five-step procedure for hypothesis testing differ when comparing two groups using a t- or z-test? How is the process similar?.

2- What is the difference between a left-tailed, two-tailed, and right-tailed test. When would you choose a one-tailed test? How can you determine the direction of the test by looking at a pair of hypotheses? How can you tell which direction (or no direction) to make the hypothesis by looking at the problem statement (research question)?