Exploring Null Hypothesis and Statistical Significance

This video, part of the Stomp on Step 1 series, covers key biostatistics concepts for the USMLE Step 1 exam. It explains null and alternative hypotheses, Type I and Type II errors, p-values, alpha, and statistical significance. The video also discusses statistical hypothesis testing methods like t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-squared tests, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts in medical research.

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What does the null hypothesis (H0) state?

• The risk factor is significant

• The treatment is effective

• There is no difference between the groups being studied

• There is a difference between the groups being studied

What is the alternative hypothesis (Ha) in a study?

• The study is invalid

• The null hypothesis is always true

• The groups are different with regard to what is being studied

• There is no difference between the groups

What is a Type I Error?

• Failing to reject a true null hypothesis

• Both B and C

• Incorrectly rejecting the null hypothesis

• Finding a difference when there is none

What is the probability of making a Type I Error called?

• Power

• Gamma

• Alpha

• Beta

What does the power of a study represent?

• The probability of the null hypothesis being true

• The probability of making a Type I Error

• The probability of finding a difference if one truly exists

• The probability of making a Type II Error

What does a p-value indicate?

• The probability of making a Type I Error

• The probability of the null hypothesis being true

• The probability of obtaining a result at least as extreme as the current one, assuming the null hypothesis is true

• The probability of making a Type II Error

What is the commonly used level of significance (alpha) in medicine?

• 1%

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

Which test is used when comparing the mean of 3 or more groups?

• Z-test

• ANOVA

• t-Test

• chi-squared test

Which test is used when dealing with categorical variables?

• t-Test

• ANOVA

• chi-squared test

• Z-test