PANIC and PHANTOMS Acronyms
P
population → state what/who is being studied
parameter → p and what p represents
A
Assumptions and Conditions → things that must be met to correctly conduct the procedure
N
Name the inference procedure → 1-proportion z-interval or 1-proportion z-test
I
Interval needs to be calculated → calculator command
C
Conclusion in context → “Based on my sample…”
H
List Null and Alternative Hypothesis →
H0 = what hypothesis population proportion is
HA = statement challenging the null based on your sample
T
Test statistic→ List your z-score
O
Obtain a P-value → probability of sample from calculator/formula
M
Make a decision about the null →
p < alpha, reject the null hypothesis
p > alpha, fail to reject the null hypothesis
S
State Conclusion about the alternative hypothesis in context → “Based on my sample, I do/do not have strong evidence…”