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One Tail VS Two tail

One-tailed tests are used to determine if a difference


between groups exists in one direction, while two-tailed
tests are used to determine if a difference exists in either
direction.
One-tailed test examples
• New method is more effective
A civil engineer can use a one-tailed test to determine if a new method of
laying blocks is more effective than the traditional method.

• Machine produces more than one-percent defective products


A one-tailed test can determine if a machine produces more than a certain
percentage of defective products.

• Student attendance affects grades

A one-tailed test can determine if students with higher attendance have


higher grades than students with lower attendance.
Two-tailed test examples
• Test taker scores above or below a specific range
A two-tailed test can determine if a test taker scored above or below a
specific range of scores.

• Group A scored higher or lower than Group B


A two-tailed test can determine if Group A scored higher or lower than
Group B.

• Production and packaging of candy


A two-tailed test can determine if the amount of candy in a bag is within
an acceptable range.

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