Hypothesis testing has come under scrutiny and a sense of skepticism over the pa

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Hypothesis testing has come under scrutiny and a sense of skepticism over the past few years by experts in all fields where hypothesis testing is utilized. Based on what you have covered in the course through Unit 7, discuss the pros and cons of hypothesis testing from your viewpoint. Why do you think hypothesis testing can lead to skepticism in general?

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Contribute with at least two classmates: 1

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Explanation / Answer

Pros of hypothesis testing:

1. Well suited for comparing a treatment with the control.

2. Relatively simple to calculate.

Cons of hypothesis testing:

1. Statistical power is influenced by variability.

2. Inability to calculate confidence intervals.

3. Confounded by poorly behaved data.

4. Frequently need to use non-parametric statistical methods.

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