Computing of Test Statistic On Population Mean

Computing of Test
Statistic on Population
Mean
Is It T or Z?
Directions: Identify the appropriate

test statistic to be used based on the
given information.
1. The sample mean is 345 and the sample size
is 46. The population is normally distributed
with a standard deviation of 11. Test the
hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance.
Consider the hypotheses below: 𝐻𝑜: 𝜇 = 342
𝐻𝑎: 𝜇 ≠ 342
2. Test at 𝛼 = 0.05 the null hypothesis 𝐻𝑜: 𝜇 =
2. 19 against the alternative hypothesis 𝐻𝑎: 𝜇 <
2. 19 with 𝑛 = 18, 𝑥̅= 1.36, and 𝑠 = 0.14.
Assume that the population is approximately
normal.
3. The sample size is less than 18 and the
standard deviation is 3.67.
4. 𝑥̅= 125.3
𝑠=5
𝜇 = 124
𝑛 = 24
𝛼 = 0.05
5. 𝑥̅= 25.4
𝜇 = 22.6
𝜎 = 15
𝑛 = 118
𝛼 = 0.01
Can you still recall the difference between
qualitative research and quantitative research?
Can you give examples for each?
Quantitative research is expressed in numbers and
graphs. It is used to test or confirm theories and
assumptions. This type of research can be used to
establish generalizable facts about a topic.
Common quantitative methods include experiments,
observations recorded as numbers, and surveys with
closed-ended questions.
Qualitative research is expressed in words. It is used
to understand concepts, thoughts or experiences. This
type of research enables you to gather in-depth
insights on topics that are not well understood.
Common qualitative methods include interviews with
open-ended questions, observations described in
words, and literature reviews that explore concepts
and theories.
In quantitative research, you may survey 250
students at your school and ask them a question, “On
a scale from 1-5, how satisfied are you with your
studies?” Then, you can perform statistical analysis
on the data and draw conclusions such as: “On
average, students rated their studies 4.1”.
In qualitative research, you may conduct in-depth
interviews with 15 students and ask them open-ended
questions such as: “How satisfied are you with your
studies?”, “What is the most positive aspect of your
study program?”, and “What can be done to improve
the study program?” Based on their answers, you
can ask follow-up questions to clarify things.
Furthermore, you can transcribe all interviews and
try to find patterns and commonalities.
Z-test
There are two specific test statistics used for

hypothesis testing concerning means: z-test and
t-test.
If the sample size is large, where 𝑛 ≥ 30 and
the population standard deviation (𝜎) is known,
use z-test.
In finding the z-value, use the formula below:
Z-test
 where:
 𝑥̅= sample mean
𝜇 = population mean
𝑛 = sample size
𝜎 = population standard deviation
T-test
On the other hand, t- test is used when 𝑛 < 30,

the population is normal or nearly normal, and
population standard deviation (𝜎) is unknown
and the sample standard deviation (𝑠) is
known.
The formula for the t- value is:
T-test
 where:
 𝑥̅= sample mean
𝜇 = population mean
𝑛 = sample
𝑠 = sample standard deviation
Illustrative Examples:
Example 1: Compute the z-value given the

following information. Use one-tailed test and
0. 05 level of significance.
𝑥̅= 71.5 𝜇 = 70 𝜎=8 𝑛=

100
Example 1: Compute the z-value given the

following information. Use one-tailed test and
0. 05 level of significance.
𝑥̅= 71.5 𝜇 = 70 𝜎=8 𝑛=

100
Example 2: In the first semester of the school

year, a random sample of 200 students got a
mean score of 81.72 with a population
standard deviation of 15 in Statistics and
Probability test. The population mean is
79.83. Use 0.05 level of significance.
Example 3: In the past, the average length of an

outgoing call from a business office has been 140
seconds. A manager wishes to check whether that
average has decrease after the introduction of policy
changes. A sample of 150 telephone calls produced a
mean of 135 seconds, with a standard deviation of 30
seconds. Perform the relevant test at 1% level of
significance.
(According to the central limit theorem, the

sample standard deviation (𝑠) may be used as
an estimate of the population standard
deviation (𝜎) when the value of 𝜎 is unknown.)
Example 4: Compute the t-value given the following

information:
𝑥̅= 129.5 𝜇 = 127 𝑠=5

𝑛 = 12
Example 5: The government claims that the monthly

expenses of a Filipino family with four members is
P10,000. A sample of 26 family’s expenses has a mean
of P10,900 and a standard deviation of P1,250. Is there
enough evidence to reject the government’s claim at 𝛼 =
0. 01?
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Find My T-Value!
Compute the t-value of the following. Write your
answer to the nearest thousandths. Show your solutions.
1. 𝑥̅= 16.4 𝜇 = 15.86 𝑠 = 1.25 𝑛 = 21

2. 𝑥̅= 246 𝜇 = 245. 85 𝑠 = 3.25 𝑛 = 29
3. 𝑥̅= 9.5 𝜇 = 8.25 𝑠 = 1.45 𝑛 = 16
4. 𝑥̅= 1.83 𝜇 = 1. 27 𝑠 = 2.15 𝑛 = 10
5. 𝑥̅= 30. 18 𝜇 = 31. 23 𝑠 = 3.15 𝑛 = 23
Find My Z-Value!
Compute the z-value of the following. Write your
answer to the nearest thousandths. Show your solutions.
1. 𝑥̅= 21. 75 𝜇 = 20. 83 𝜎 = 2.75

𝑛 = 38
2. 𝑥̅= 11. 23 𝜇 = 12. 01 𝜎 = 3.0 𝑛=
44
3. 𝑥̅= 891.75 𝜇 = 890. 25 𝜎 = 11.75 𝑛 = 90
4. 𝑥̅= 45 000 𝜇 = 46 100 𝜎 = 1 795 𝑛 = 50
Compute Me!
Solve the following. Write your answer to the nearest
thousandths.
1. 𝑥̅= 7.7 𝜇 = 8.1 𝜎 = 5 𝑛 = 135
2. 𝑥̅= 19.8 𝑠 = 4 𝜇 = 18.3 𝑛 = 11
3. 𝑥̅= 12.5 𝑠 = 3 𝜇 = 10.75 𝑛 = 18
4. 𝐻𝑜: 𝜇 = 15 𝐻𝑎: 𝜇 < 15
The sample mean is 10, the sample standard deviation is 6.1, and the sample size
is 9. Use 𝛼 = 0.05.
5. 𝐻𝑜: 𝜇 = 116.12 𝐻𝑎: 𝜇 > 116.12
The population follows a normal distribution with a standard deviation of 7.18,
sample mean of 118.7, and sample size of 21. Use 𝛼 = 0.10.
The Corona!
Determine the test statistic to be used and explain why,
then find its computed value.
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a
new strain of coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) claims
that the incubation period of the virus in the infected person has a mean of
5.1 days. The doctors in the Philippines conducted a research and they
found out that incubation period of the virus in human body is 6.03 days
with a standard deviation of 3.32. The samples were 46 COVID patients. Is
there enough evidence to conclude that the incubation period of the virus is
5.1 days as stated, at 𝛼 = 0. 01?
What new realizations did you have about the
computation of test statistic? To answer the question,
complete the sentences below.
1. The __________ is used if the sample size is large, 𝑛 ≥ ___, and the
population standard deviation (𝜎) is __________.
2. The formula of the z-test is __________.
3. The __________ is used when 𝑛 < 30, the population is normal or nearly
normal, and sample standard deviation (𝑠) is __________.
4. The formula of the t-test is __________.
Assessment: Choose the best answer to the given
questions or statements. Write the letter of your choice
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What test statistic will be used if the sample size is below 30?
a. t-test c. population mean
b. z-test d. standard deviation
2. If the population standard deviation is unknown, what test statistic
is to be used?
3. When should you use the z-test?
I. When you are testing for a population mean
II. When the population standard deviation is given
III. When the sample standard deviation ONLY is given
IV. When you are testing with small sample sizes, n < 30.
a. I and II c. II and IV
b. II and III d. I and III
4. Which test statistic will be used if the sample is 37?
5. Milky Milk is sold in packets with an advertised mean weight of 0.5kgs.
The standard deviation is known to be 0.11 kilograms. A consumer group
wishes to check the accuracy of the advertised mean and takes a sample of
36 packets finding an average weight of 0.47kgs. What test statistic should
be used?
Assignment: Directions: Answer the following:
1. Assume that the cholesterol levels in a certain population have

mean µ = 150 and standard deviation σ = 12. The cholesterol levels
for a random sample of n = 40 individuals are measured and the
sample mean x is determined. What is the computed value at 𝛼 = 0.
01 if 𝑥̅= 147?
2. The maximum heart rate of a person at the age of 20 is 200 beats
per minute. Conduct a survey with your neighbors whose age is
between 15-20. Collect a data of 10 samples, then compute its value
for 𝛼 = 0. 01?

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Directions: Identify the appropriate

There are two specific test statistics used for

On the other hand, t- test is used when 𝑛 < 30,

Example 1: Compute the z-value given the

𝑥̅= 71.5 𝜇 = 70 𝜎=8 𝑛=

Example 1: Compute the z-value given the

𝑥̅= 71.5 𝜇 = 70 𝜎=8 𝑛=

Example 2: In the first semester of the school

Example 3: In the past, the average length of an

(According to the central limit theorem, the

Example 4: Compute the t-value given the following

𝑥̅= 129.5 𝜇 = 127 𝑠=5

Example 5: The government claims that the monthly

1. 𝑥̅= 16.4 𝜇 = 15.86 𝑠 = 1.25 𝑛 = 21

1. 𝑥̅= 21. 75 𝜇 = 20. 83 𝜎 = 2.75

1. Assume that the cholesterol levels in a certain population have

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