Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Locate ascholarly article in a psychology journal that utilizes a hypothesis test.
Article - Does remission from alcohol and drug use disorders increase the likelihood of smoking cessation among nicotine dependent young adults? by Vito Agosti and Frances R. Levin
In 500-750 words, do the following:
1. Describe the hypothesis test
2. Discuss the hypothesis' role in the context of the whole article (i.e., what information does it actually give, what were the results of the test).
3. Consider the following questions while you are reading the article and writing your analysis.
a. What is the research question?
b. What is the null hypothesis?
c. What is the alternative hypothesis?
d. Which test statistics was used?
e. What level of significance was used?
f. What were the calculated results?
g. What statistical conclusion was reached?
h. What was the experimental conclusion?
i. What, if any, future research was suggested?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.