MHB Rejecting the Hypothesis of a Fair Coin: Confidence Level?

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To reject the hypothesis that a coin is fair, a confidence level of at least 80% can be considered sufficient based on the results of flipping the coin 41 times, with 31 heads observed. The discussion emphasizes the importance of determining the appropriate confidence level for statistical hypothesis testing. A higher confidence level, such as 95%, could provide stronger evidence against the fairness of the coin. The results suggest that the observed frequency of heads significantly deviates from the expected 50%. Ultimately, the conclusion is that the null hypothesis can be rejected with a reasonable level of confidence.
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Hi. At what level of confidence can I reject the hypothesis that a coin is "fair"? Meaning, the odds of a head is 50%. The coin is flipped 41 times and 31 are heads. Thank you!
 
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Edward S said:
Hi. At what level of confidence can I reject the hypothesis that a coin is "fair"? Meaning, the odds of a head is 50%. The coin is flipped 41 times and 31 are heads. Thank you!
I shall reject the null hypothesis that " The coin is fair" at even 80% confidence level.
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