Inferential Statistics - Higher form of statistics - Deals with analysis and further discussion of data - Answers the question

Is there a significant difference between the controlled and experimental variable? - Uses test of hypothesis - Use to analyze cause and effect Hypothesis - Not a guess - Tentative solution to a research problem - Perceived solution Research - An undertaking which seeks to find solution to a problem 2 Kinds of Hypothesis 1. Null Hypothesis (Ho) - Statement of negativity - Always contradicts - Depends on the phrase there is no significant difference - Contradicts the conclusion - Is not equal to - There is no effect - Working hypothesis (because it is what you have to prove) 2. Alternative Hypothesis (H1) - Supports your perceived conclusion - It is equal to - There is a significant difference - Substitute Example: The Relationship of Transformational Leadership Behavior Skills and Total Management Practices of Administration of SUC in Region III (Ho) : There is no relationship between TLBS and TQM practices of SUC administrations in Region III. (H1) : There is a significant relationship between TLBS and TQM practices of SUC administrations in Region III. Example: The Effect of Selected Stimuli on the Behavior of Mental Patients in Mariveles Bataan

(Ho) : The selected stimuli has no effect on the behavior of mental patients in Mariveles Bataan. (H1) : The selected stimuli significantly affect the behavior of mental patients in Mariveles Bataan. Conclusion - Conclusion should state whether you reject or accept the Null Hypothesis - Rejecting Ho thus, accepting H1 - Accepting Ho, thus rejecting H1 Level The null hypothesis is rejected therefore the selected stimuli significantly affect the behavior of mental patients in Mariveles Bataan. of Significance Helps you reject Helps you decide Maximum value of rejecting Ho where in fact it is not (because it will pass through a series of testing)

5% Level of Significance - 5% rejecting Ho - 95% accepting H1 - Maximum value of rejecting 1% Level of Significance - 1% rejecting Ho - 99% accepting H1 2 Types of Errors in Test of Ho 1. Type 1 Error (Alpha Error) is characterized by a rejection of Ho but in the actual condition Ho is the true solution to the research problem. 2. Type 2 Error (Beta Error) is characterized by acceptance of Ho where in fact the H1 is the true solution to the research problem.