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Welcome to Testing on Means for CFA Level 1! Ever wondered if a sample average truly represents the population? Testing on means is a fundamental statistical method that helps us determine if there's enough evidence in our sample data to conclude that the population mean differs from what we hypothesize. This is essential for making data-driven investment decisions. To test a mean, we need key components. First, we state our hypotheses: the Null Hypothesis H-zero assumes no difference or effect, while the Alternative Hypothesis H-one is what we conclude if we reject H-zero. The Significance Level alpha sets our threshold for evidence, commonly five percent. Think of it like a balance scale - we're weighing evidence to tip the scale from H-zero to H-one. Now let's explore test statistics. We use the Z-test when population variance is known or sample size is large, typically 30 or more. The T-test is used when variance is unknown and sample size is small. The key difference is that T-distribution has heavier tails, accounting for additional uncertainty. Both compare your calculated statistic to a critical value to determine if you reject the null hypothesis. Let's work through a practical example. A portfolio manager claims their average annual return is 10%. We sample 25 months and find a 12% average return with 5% standard deviation. Testing if the return is significantly greater than 10% at 5% significance level: We set up hypotheses, use a T-test since variance is unknown and sample size is small, calculate T equals 2.0, compare to critical value 1.711, and reject the null hypothesis. The return is statistically significantly greater than 10%. To summarize, testing on means follows a systematic seven-step process: state hypotheses, choose significance level, select the appropriate test, calculate the test statistic, find critical values, make your decision, and interpret results. The key decision factors are whether population variance is known and your sample size. Remember: use Z-test when variance is known or sample size is large, and T-test when variance is unknown with smaller samples. This framework helps you make confident, data-driven decisions in finance.