Answer to Question #212780 in Statistics and Probability for Jhay

Question

1. In a hypothesis test, the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative hypothesis. Does this mean that the alternative hypothesis is correct?

2. Between the two methods, which one do you prefer? Why?

Answer 1

1.

Yes. If our statistical analysis shows that the significance level is below the cut-off value we have set, we reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis.

2.

Quantitative research is more preferred over qualitative research because it is more scientific, objective, fast, focused and acceptable. However, qualitative research is used when the researcher has no idea what to expect. It is used to define the problem or develop and approach to the problem.