How do I test a hypothesis using the critical value of t?
To test a hypothesis using the critical value of t, follow these four steps:
- Calculate the t value for your sample.
- Find the critical value of t in the t table.
- Determine if the (absolute) t value is greater than the critical value of t.
- Reject the null hypothesis if the sample’s t value is greater than the critical value of t. Otherwise, don’t reject the null hypothesis.