11 Hypothesis Testing

  • Start: Monday, April 5
  • End: Friday, April 9

11.1 Summary

This week we will discuss hypothesis testing. We will focus on the Wald and likelihood ratio tests.

11.2 Learning Objectives

After completing this week, you are expected to be able to:

  • Understand hypothesis testing concepts such as statistical hypotheses, errors, power, level, p-values, etc.
  • Use a Wald test to carry out a hypothesis test.
  • Use a likelihood ratio test to carry out a hypothesis test.
  • Use a permutation test to carry out a hypothesis test.

11.3 Reading

Source Section
Wasserman 10.1 - 10.8
Evans and Rosenthal 6.3
Marden 15.1 - 15.7
Marden 16.1 - 16.7

11.4 Video

Title and Slides Link Mirror
11.1 - LW Hypothesis Testing I 11.1 - YouTube 11.1 - ClassTranscribe
11.2 - LW Hypothesis Testing II 11.2 - YouTube 11.2 - ClassTranscribe
11.3 - LW Hypothesis Testing III 11.3 - YouTube 11.3 - ClassTranscribe

11.5 Assignments

11.6 Office Hours

Staff and Link Day Time
Zoom with David Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zoom with Rentian Wednesday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Zoom with David Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zoom with Rentian Friday 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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