- Statistical Reference Guide
- Distribution
- Discrete distributions
- Inferences about Binomial distribution parameters
Performing a Binomial hypothesis test
Test if the parameter of a binomial distribution is equal to the hypothesized value.
- Select a cell in the dataset.
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On the Analyse-it ribbon tab, in the
Statistical Analyses group, click Distribution, and then click the hypothesis
test.
The analysis task pane opens.
- In the Y drop-down list, select the categorical variable.
- If the data are in frequency form, in the Frequency drop-down list, select the frequency count variable.
- In the Hypotheses drop-down list, select the null and alternative hypothesis.
- In the Hypothesized value edit box, type the expected value of the parameter under the null hypothesis.
- Optional: To compare the p-value against a predefined significance level, in the Significance level edit box, type the maximum probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when in fact it is true (typically 5% or 1%).
- Click Calculate.
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